Denise Cross - Genetic Genealogist

19/03/2026

I was trying to learn all the Irish counties this week (inspired by St Patrick's Day) but realised that I didn't know how to pronounce some of them. So I found this video on Youtube.
In the comments I will add a link to the site I used to learn the counties which is absolutely brilliant.

This video teaches you how to pronounce the counties in Ireland as said by a native.

19/03/2026

I love these little tips. They might only be relevant to a small percentage of people but it could help solve a mystery for someone!

Tip for finding late registration births in Ireland

01/03/2026

An amazing story worth a listen.
I helped someone get their father added to their birth certificate last year so I know it can be done. Absolutely agree with her closing comments about how it is everyone's right to have this information recorded.

Professor Turi King talks to Gabriele Shaw about the difficulties she faced getting her biological father's name added to her birth certificate.00:00 Introdu...

31/01/2026

Someone just asked the internet if there was anyone named Ann Other. Something fun for a wet Saturday - what other funny combinations can you find on Ancestry?

23/01/2026

Really sad news - his newsletters were legendary.
Good to hear that the site will continue but it won't be the same! :-(

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29/12/2025

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28/12/2025

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28/12/2025

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28/12/2025

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21/12/2025

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21/12/2025

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21/12/2025

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