Trace Your Family Roots in the Magherafelt Area

There is an ancient proverb which states:

“To forget one’s ancestors is to be a brook without a source; a tree without root”

People have been coming to Laurel Villa since the 1960’s in search of their Magherafelt roots. Many have returned on a regular basis to visit their Magherafelt families and friends. So why not come to this hotel style accommodation in the heart of Magherafelt and let us help you find that elusive Irish ancestor.

We hold extensive records for family history research. These include the complete 1901 Census returns for Magherafelt town and surroundings.

We have a good collection of 19th. century local Ordnance Survey maps, Town Directories and other historical material of a local nature. No other accommodation establishment in N. Ireland has such a wealth of genealogical and historical materials at its disposal. If you are searching for your Magherafelt Ancestors these can provide us with valuable information to help in your search.

Another reason why this is your ideal base for searching your Magherafelt roots is that the Kielt Family - your hosts - have lived in the Magherafelt district for countless generations. We have extensive local knowledge of Magherafelt families and Derry and Tyrone families. Eugene is a member of Ballinascreen Historical Society and has given a number of talks on family and local history.

“Though leaves are many the root is one”
W.B.Yeats The Coming of Wisdom with Time

To get you started, for those staying 2 or more nights, we will offer FREE advice on how to research your Magherafelt roots. If you would like us to do the research for you then we will undertake this work for a moderate fee. Please contact us with your requirements and we will give you a quote.

We can undertake this family history research while you remain in your own home in N. America, Australia, N. Zealand, Britain or wherever. You can then visit our land yourself and tread the ground your forefathers walked on. Find the final resting place of your kindred and maybe even find that old ancestral home!

Alternatively, you can just come to us and experience the joy and satisfaction of uncovering your own roots, bit by bit ... with perhaps a little guidance from ourselves. Let us help you find that elusive Irish ancestor!

Guests at Laurel Villa during 2007 have included Canadian Andrew Anthony and his film crew from Discovery Channel. Andrew was searching for his Ballinderry County Derry ancestors and asked us to help in his search. Find out how he got on by checking out our Events & Special Offers page for the transmission date of this programme. Be one of the 360 million viewers worldwide who will experience the thrill of his return to his ancestral homeland.

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