The Irish Experience (with Kyle Betit) | Episode 51

Stories That Live In Us

🍀 When I gathered around a traditional peat fire in Galway with a group of descendants of the Irish Diaspora, I experienced my ancestors' world in a way records alone could never reveal…

In this episode, I chat with Kyle Betit, professional genealogist and heritage travel expert, about the power of connecting with ancestral places. Kyle shares how his grandmother inspired his lifelong passion for genealogy, leading to extraordinary discoveries across Europe. We reminisce about an unforgettable journey through Ireland we took together, exploring living history sites and museums that provide crucial context for understanding our ancestors' lives.
Kyle also reveals how DNA testing is opening new paths for heritage connections worldwide. Maybe even to - one day - help me break through my own O’Brien brick wall.

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Chapters

1. Kyle's Journey into Genealogy (00:00:00)

2. From Microbiology to Professional Genealogy (00:03:54)

3. Swiss Family Reunion: A Client Story (00:08:15)

4. Kyle's Norman Ancestry Discovery (00:14:06)

5. Irish Research and Brick Walls (00:19:16)

6. Traveling Through Time in Ireland (00:25:48)

7. Future of Heritage Travel (00:32:10)