Accredited
Genealogists
Ireland
Representative body for professional genealogists on the island of Ireland.
Accredited Genealogists Ireland
Accredited Genealogists Ireland (AGI) is the accrediting and representative body for professional genealogists on the island of Ireland (Ireland and Northern Ireland). The Association was established in 1986 to set a high standard of work among its members and to protect the interests of its members and their clients. To qualify for membership, a genealogist’s work is reviewed by an Independent Board of Assessors.
In addition to working as professional genealogists undertaking commissioned research, many members also share their expertise through lectures and courses on genealogy, both in Ireland and internationally. They contribute to the field by publishing books on genealogy and history, and their knowledge is often sought after for appearances on TV and radio programmes.
Since its foundation, AGI has maintained its position at the forefront of Irish genealogy advocating for the preservation of and maintaining access to records for genealogists and family historians in the future.
One of the most visible undertakings by AGI members is that they provide the Genealogy Advisory Service for the National Archives of Ireland. This free walk-in and email consultation service is available daily for members of the public, including tourists, genealogists and family historians from Ireland and overseas.


Why consider engaging an AGI researcher?
Deciding on which genealogist or record agent to engage based only on an advertisement in a genealogical magazine or journal is quite a risk.
It is always advisable to approach someone who holds credentials from an accrediting body which controls membership by assessment and regulates practice. AGI provides this service.
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AGI members are involved in activities throughout Ireland and around the world.
