Possibly the swiftest route to your roots.
Irish genealogy website directory.
www.irishamericanstoryproject.com/
Description:
"The website was set up to collect Irish American stories. If you have an Irish American story to tell, send it in. If you do not have a story, would you know someone who does? For over one hundred and fifty years thousands of Irish people have moved to the US, and this website was set up to collect emigration stories for prosperity, and as a record for the enjoyment of others."
