Many genealogists have misconceptions about various aspects of Irish genealogy. As one would expect, this may have a negative impact on the effectiveness of their research plans. In addition, the unique characteristics of some Irish records, if not understood, can lead the researcher astray.  This lecture, which presumes a basic familiarity with Irish record types, clarifies a number of misconceptions, while educating researchers about potential “pitfalls” when using 9 Irish record types – and hopefully resulting in improved effectiveness and an enhanced opportunity for success. The handout contains many online links to the digitized records.