For years, family history has been researched with traditional records like the census and birth, death, and marriage records. However, DNA tests are now increasingly employed to add to paper-based sources. They are often the first port of call for adoptees or someone who has an unknown ancestor. Many people have taken a test and don’t understand how to use it. This talk explains how DNA tests work, which one is best for your research and how to
maximise their potential for your own family.

Claire Bradley is an Irish professional genealogist working with both traditional and genetic genealogy. She holds a Certificate in Genealogy from UCD and a Masters in History of the Family from UL. She is the creator and teacher of a beginners’ adult education course now running for over a decade covering all
major Irish sources in Dublin. She is also the Director of Irish Studies at the International Institute of Genealogical Studies and regularly gives lectures both online and in person. Claire is passionate about teaching people how to research their own ancestry.