This is me with my 3 sons Alexander, Fraser, and Callum. My name is Tyrone Bowes and I am an experienced Biotechnologist. I was born in Dublin City and have always been curious about my origins. My Surname ‘Bowes’ does not strike one as being of Irish origin. I grew up in Ballymun, and the only other ‘Bowes’ that I knew were relatives. As I grew up I had an interest in Biology, History, and Geography and chose to pursue my interest in Biology, which is my first love. I obtained a Diploma with Distinction in Biology in 1995, and a 1st Class Honours Degree in Biotechnology in 1998. I then pursued a personal interest in Neuropathies, as my father died from Motor Neuron Disease in 1992. I was subsequently awarded a PhD in Neuroimmunology in 2003 (my CV).

Becoming a Genetic Genealogist; As soon as I found out about commercial testing of DNA in 2003 I signed up and had my families DNA tested. By combining my interest in Biology, History, and Geography, I have been able to piece together the clues of as to my origins. It turns out that my ancestors were Native Irish, had their own distinct Clan and lived in a particular area. They were related to other Clans that lived close by, and they left their mark on the Placenames where they lived for 100’s if not 1,000’s of years. What’s even more surprising is that my distant relatives still live in that area - follow this link.