Does anyone know how to trace family in ireland?

Question:

Does anyone know how to trace family in ireland?

im doing a family tree and have hit a brick wall as my family on both my parents sides go back to ireland and every time i try to trace them i hit a brick wall please help

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Hey Leigh,

It is true that many Irish records were destroyed. There are sources, and Ireland is attempting to reconstruct the old records, and from what I hear it is partially successful.

Aside from the more recent records, here are some sites that may help you out.