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Welcome!
Hello, I'm Jennifer McLaughlin-Doherty — a professional genealogist based in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland. With over 30 years’ experience in Irish, Ulster-Scots, and international genealogical research, I’ve helped hundreds of families across the world trace their roots, uncover lost branches, and reconnect with ancestral stories that span continents and generations.I specialise in:
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Over the years, I’ve worked with private clients from all over the world, as well as on high-profile heritage projects for local councils, media productions, hotel groups, and international companies. Many of my commissions have led to emotional reunions, newfound relatives, and lifelong memories made on Irish soil.
Once the research is done, I can help bring your family history to life - literally. With more than 15 years’ experience in custom tour planning and guiding across Ireland (and Scotland), I offer unforgettable heritage tours designed around your ancestry. You’ll walk where your ancestors walked, see the homes they built, and feel the history under your feet. Every tour is tailor-made, and we’ll start with a friendly, no-obligation Zoom call to explore what’s possible.
Let’s turn your family’s past into a living, breathing adventure. There’s never been a better time to begin your journey home.
Once the research is done, I can help bring your family history to life - literally. With more than 15 years’ experience in custom tour planning and guiding across Ireland (and Scotland), I offer unforgettable heritage tours designed around your ancestry. You’ll walk where your ancestors walked, see the homes they built, and feel the history under your feet. Every tour is tailor-made, and we’ll start with a friendly, no-obligation Zoom call to explore what’s possible.
Let’s turn your family’s past into a living, breathing adventure. There’s never been a better time to begin your journey home.
My Work Portfolio:
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Speaking Engagements
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With the O'Dochartaigh Clann Reunion Tour Group - July 2023 (Trinity College, Dublin)
Commission Work: Genealogy and History
- Over 30 years of experience in all areas of Irish family history and heritage
- Commissioned by Donegal County Council to research the Donegal roots of US Former Leader of the House, Tip O'Neill and personally invited to the Tip O'Neill Centennial Celebrations in December 2013 in Boston by his children.
- Working on the family history of Tip O’Neill’s friend and fellow Irish Peace Process colleague, John Hume, 1998 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
- Commissioned by RTE television to research the ancestry of former All-Ireland winning Donegal manager, Jim McGuinness. Took part in filming of the associated RTE 1916 "Ireland's Rising" series
- Contributory historian for CNN Travel Magazine article on the "Poitín Republic of Urris"
- Contributory historian for an "in-the-works" Irish history programme for US television
- Collaborator with Go Visit Inishowen and Fáilte Ireland on the Magh Tóchuir Spiritual Trail and Inishowen Visitor Guide 2024
Tour Guiding and Travel
- I have travelled all over the world in pursuit of genealogical research and and have lectured extensively in the US, UK and Ireland.
- I offer bespoke, tailor-made tours for individuals, couples, groups and bus tours both as a tour organiser and step-on tour guide
- Areas covered: Inishowen / Co. Donegal / Republic of Ireland / Northern Ireland / Scotland
- Fáilte Ireland Local, Regional and National Tour Guiding Badge Holder
- Member of the ATGI (Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland)
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Other
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Jennifer assisting an O'Dochartaigh Clan member at the O'Dochartaigh Reunion 2015 in Donegal
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Jennifer McLaughlin-Doherty and her associate Agnes O'Donnell on a recent trip to the US
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Jennifer and Agnes with former Governor of Montana, Brian Schweitzer who has Donegal roots
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