The Clare Heritage & Genealogy Centre, founded in 1982, is Ireland’s longest-established genealogy centre and a trusted hub for those seeking to trace their Irish ancestry, particularly in County Clare. Over the past four decades, it has become the flagship institution for family history research in the region, housing the largest single collection of genealogical material available for Clare roots.

At the heart of its unique database are the parochial registers—baptismal and marriage records from all 47 parishes of Co. Clare. These are complemented by a remarkable range of sources including civil records of births, marriages and deaths, property and estate papers, census returns, cemetery registers, school rolls, emigration documents, obituary and marriage notices, as well as estate maps and parish histories. Together, they form an unparalleled resource for uncovering ancestral connections.

The centre offers flexible research services to suit each visitor’s needs. Its comprehensive family history report is a bound, narrative-style book that traces your forebears in Clare and includes original or copy documents, offering both detail and a deepened sense of belonging. For a more personal approach, a one-to-one consultation with an experienced local genealogist—either in Corofin or online—provides guidance, expert advice, and practical next steps in uncovering your family’s story.