Irish Ancestry & Heritage

Brack Tours will work in collaboration with Oak Ancestry to design an itinerary that incorporates sites of ancestral relevance along with the legendary sights and sounds of Ireland. As an Irish owned and operated tour company, Brack Tours assures the visitor a unique experience, using our local knowledge and established partnerships with transportation, lodging, entertainment, and attraction providers. From self-drive tours to having your own Irish driver/guide escort your entire family aboard a luxury motor-coach, we will dedicate our efforts to bringing your family’s history to life. 

You may visit their website at: www.oakancestry.com for more information on genealogy reports. Once the research has been completed and you have had the opportunity to examine the findings, logically you may find yourself yearning to visit places that hold great significance to your family.

If you would like to proceed with tracing your family roots then you can do so by clicking here you will be taken to the Oak Ancestry website where you can fill out the free assessment form which is easy to complete.

*Every family is unique therefore the level of information related to your ancestor’s family may vary.*

To learn more about how our tour packages can incorporate your family ancestry while also giving you full detailed report on your family roots in Ireland please click on the below read more links. The below sample itinerary is based on a sample report provided by Oak Ancestry and is detailed to specifically for the Heaney – McDonagh Family.

The initial information provided by Eliza McDonagh is that her ancestor James Heany-McDonagh was born in Ballymahon, Co.Longford, located in the midlands of Ireland. Eliza has provided Oak Ancestry with the following information:

• James, it is thought, was born on 28 December 1825 in Ballymahon, Co. Longford.
• It is also believed James’ parents died when he was quite young leaving James to be brought up by his uncle, a Rev. Fr. O’Donnell.
• In later life, James went to work in the General Post Office in Dublin where he later enlisted in the British army and was drafted into the Eighth Royal Cavalry.

Cead Mile Failte, Heaney-McDonagh Family! One hundred thousand welcomes! Upon clearing customs, you will be met by your Irish Tour Director and escorted to your vehicle. We make the relatively short drive to Co. Longford, the home county of your ancestors. Longford is a tranquil and mainly low-lying county. Cairn Hill, referred to affectionately by locals as Corn Hill, is the highest point of the county, standing at 916 feet. Situated in the basin of the River Shannon and the upper catchment area of the River Erne, Longford is ideally located in the heart of the Lake-lands region. The true beauty of Co. Longford lies in its rural charm, the hospitality of its people and the breath-taking views of its quiet countryside of farmland, lakes, bogs and the occasional low hill.

The O’Neill Clans Gathering is designed to bring together O’Neill family members from around the globe to share stories and celebrate an incredibly rich and diverse history of one of Europe’s oldest and most celebrated clans.