USA Lecture Tour, 06–22 March 2020

Want to discover your Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors?

Many people believe that researching Irish ancestors is impossible because of the destruction of the Public Record Office in 1922. While many records were destroyed, others survived and large collections have come online in recent years.

Join Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt from the Ulster Historical Foundation during their annual United States lecture tour to learn how to get the most out of Irish resources and records, gain strategies for breaking down brick walls, and grasp important historical context that may help fill in gaps in your research.

Whether you are just beginning your Irish research or have been at it for years, you won’t want to miss these workshops!

Fuller contact details with additional information can be found at: https://www.ancestryireland.com/usa-lecture-tour-2020/

Friday, 6 March 2020 – Chicago IL (9:00am–5:00pm)

Location:  Erin Room, Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

More details can be found at: https://irish-american.org/event/irish-genealogy-workshop-with-the-ulster-historical-foundation/

Cost: FREE, lunch can be pre-purchased if needed.

Saturday, 7 March 2020 – Madison WI (9:00am–5:00pm – SOLD OUT)

Location: Memorial Library Room 126, 728 State Street, Madison, WI 53706

More information can be found at: www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Event/EV7421

Cost: $36 for WHS members and WSGS members, $40 for non-members. Lunch is included.

Sunday, 8 March 2020 – York PA (1:00pm–5:00pm)

Location: York County History Center, 250 East Market Street, York, PA  17403

More information can be found at: www.scpgs.org or www.yorkhistorycenter.org

Cost: $40.00 per person or FREE to members of the SCGS or the York County History Center.

Monday, 9 March 2020 – Staunton, VA (9:00am to 5:00pm – SOLD OUT)

Location: Staunton Public Library (2nd floor Meeting Room), 1 Churchville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401

More information can be found by emailing: davidsonmk@ci.staunton.va.us

Cost: FREE.

Wednesday, 11 March 2020 – Bloomington, IN (12 noon–7:00pm)

Location: Upstairs, Irish Lion Restaurant & Pub, 212 West Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47404

More information can be found at: https://www.ancestryireland.com/bloombooking

Cost: $50 (General Admission) or $45 (UHF Guild and Irish Lion Affiliates).

Friday, 13 March 2020 – Richmond, VA (9:30am – 12:30pm)

Location: Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219

More information can be found at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irish-ancestry-research-tickets-86136818543?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Cost: $25 General Admission or $20 Semper Virginia Society Members.

 Saturday, 14 March 2020 – Frankfort, KY (08:30-4:30pm – SOLD OUT))

Location: Kentucky History Center & Museum, 100 W Broadway Street, Frankfort, KY 40601

More information can be found at: https://kygs.org/cpage.php?pt=82

Cost: $25 General Admission or $20 for KGS members. Lunch is $12 extra.

Sunday, 15 March 2020 – Philadelphia, PA (9:00am–4:30pm)

Location: Brookside Manor, 50 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053

More information can be found at: www.eventbrite.com/e/ulster-historical-foundation-2020-north-american-lecture-tour-tickets-89661033565

Cost: $104.

Tuesday, 17 March 2020 – Pittsburgh, PA (9:00am–4:30pm)

Location: Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

More information can be found at: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/irish-genealogy-workshop-2020

Cost: $30 for History Center and WCHS members or $40 for non-members.

Wednesday, 18 March 2020 – Charleston, SC (10:00am-5:00pm)

Location: Old St Andrew’s Parish Church, 2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414

More information can be found at: www.ancestryireland.com/charlestonregistration/

Cost: General Admission – $25 (Additional $15 for a Tea Room Lunch)

 Thursday, 19 March 2020 – Chicago, IL (10:00am-4:00pm)

Location: The Newberry Library, 60 W Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60610

More information can be found at: https://www.newberry.org/03192020-irish-genealogy-research-program

Cost: FREE, but registration is required

Friday, 20 March 2020 – St Charles, MO (8:45am–1:00pm)

Location: St. Charles Community College, in Social Science Building Auditorium, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376

More information can be found at: www.scchs.org/eventListings.php?nm=20#er70

Cost: Members of SCCHS $25, SCC Student/Faculty/Staff $25, Non-members $30.

Saturday 21 March 2020 – Little Rock, AR (9:00am–3:00pm)

Location: Darragh Center, located in the Main Library, 100 Rock Street, Little Rock, Arkansas

More information  can be found at: https://www.agsgenealogy.org

Cost: FREE, no registration needed. Space is limited to 100 people.

Sunday, 22 March 2020 – Coeur d’Alene, ID (11:00am-6:00pm-includes 1hr early luncheon)

Location: The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N William Street, Post Falls, ID  83854

More information can be found at: https://janclizerpainting.com/event/128526/irish-and-scots-irish-ancestry-workshop

Cost: $45. Lunch is included.

We are delighted to announce the publication of our latest issue of ‘Irish Genealogy Matters’, in which we keep our readers abreast of all of the latest developments in the Irish Family History Foundation, new records online, and much more! Click on the image above to read the newsletter in full. We hope you enjoy!

Armagh Ancestry will be hosting their 2020 Genealogy Conference on Friday 8^th, Saturday 9^th and Sunday 10^th May 2020 at the Navan Centre & Fort, 81 Killylea Road, Armagh, BT60 4LD.

Following the hugely successful 2019 Conference, the 2020 event will cater for many aspects of Irish Genealogy. Experts in their fields of Irish Genealogy the speakers include; Tom Quinlan (National Archives of Ireland), Dr William Roulston (Ulster Historical Foundation), Brian Mitchell (Derry Genealogy), Dr Brendan Scott (Irish Family History Foundation) and Feargal O’Donnell (Armagh Ancestry).

Further information can be obtained from researcher@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

Armagh Ancestry in conjunction with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are hosting their annual Genealogy Conference on Friday 8^th, Saturday 9^th and Sunday 10^th May 2020 at the Navan Centre & Fort, 81 Killylea Road, Armagh, BT60 4LD. 

The cost of the Conference is £20 GBP per day or £50 GBP for all three days and the fee includes tea/coffee during breaks.  A special Lunch menu is available each day for only £6 GBP however this must be pre-booked.

This will make an ideal Christmas gift for the genealogist in your life! To book online go to www.visitarmagh.com/genealogyconference or for further information contact Armagh Ancestry at researcher@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk or by telephone 00 44 2837529644.

Get a 12-month subscription to Roots Ireland at 25% off from 22nd November to 9th December.

To obtain this offer just go to the following link and login using your existing RootsIreland login details: http://www.rootsireland.ie. If you currently have a subscription, click My Account, My Subscription and Start a New Subscription. The special deal subscription will then begin once your current subscription runs out.

Why take out a subscription with RootsIreland?

• RootsIreland have the most complete and most accurate set of Roman Catholic church records online. Our index is easily searchable and has features such as standardised surname and forename searches which make your searches even more user-friendly.
• We hold over 22 million records which is being added to continually. In 2019, we have added to our database almost 220,000 records, including 74,000 records from County Clare,  as well as other records from Laois, Offaly, East Galway, Wexford, Armagh, Derry and Waterford, including the parish of New Ross, Wexford, where President John F. Kennedy’s family came from. 
• Together, our 34 genealogy centres have an unparalleled amount of local knowledge which can be invaluable to those tracing their ancestors, a service which no other website or company can provide to such a high standard.  By taking out a subscription with RootsIreland, you are helping these centres to continue to provide a world-class service and securing many Irish jobs.

If you have any questions please check our Help section and if this does not provide an answer, then you may contact us or one of the county centres.

*Offer applies from 22nd November to 12 midnight Irish time on 9th December 2019 only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

We are delighted to announce the publication of our latest issue of ‘Irish Genealogy Matters’, in which we keep our readers abreast of all of the latest developments in the Irish Family History Foundation, new records online, and much more! Click on the image above to read the newsletter in full. We hope you enjoy!

We are delighted to announce that Clare Heritage and Genealogical Centre have added 74,152 records to their database at http://clare.rootsireland.ie/ These records are as follows:

Roman Catholic baptisms and marriages:

Ballyvaughan (marriages 1862-1900), Broadford (marriages 1840-1883), Carron (baptisms, 1853-1900; marriages 1856-1898), Clonlara (baptisms, 1851-1900; marriages 1851-1900), Flagmount (marriages 1842-1900), Inagh (marriages 1850-1900), Killadysart (baptisms, 1829-1900; marriages 1867-1877), Killimer (baptisms 1859-1900), Kilmaley (marriages 1829-1900), Kilshanny (baptisms, 1869-1900), Liscannor (marriages 1866-1884), O’Callaghans Mills (marriages 1835-1900), Lisdoonvarna (baptisms, 1854-1900; marriages 1854-1899), New Quay (marriages 1848-1899), Sixmilebridge (marriages 1829-1868), Tubber (baptisms, 1833-1900; marriages 1864-1899).

Ennis, County Clare, 1902

Civil Births:

Cooleycasey (1894-1920), Crusheen (1885-1920), Ennis (1884-1920), Kilkishen (1896-1920), Scarriff (1886-1920).

Civil Deaths:

Bridgetown (1864-1970), Cooleycasey (1864-1970), Crusheen (1864-1970), Killaloe (1864-1970), Newmarket (1864-1970), Tulla (1864-1970), Ballyvaughan (1864-1970).

Gravestone Inscriptions:

Blakemount Tubber, Kilkeedy, Moore, Corrovorran, Coad, Kiltackey, Friary Abbey Ennis, Killilagh, Kilmoon, Killeny, Doolin.

Clare Journal 1778-1917

Marriages (1779-1917)

Deaths (1778-1917)

For a full list of records for Clare, and to search these records, go to www.clare.rootsireland.ie/

Kieran Tuohy’s solo exhibition entitled ‘Dark Shadows’ which are in the medium of bog oak are beautiful sculptures which immortalise stories of our past has been extended at the Woodford Heritage Centre until March 2020.

Visiting times are Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Fridays 9am to 12.30pm. For more details, contact the Woodford Heritage Centre, Woodford, Loughrea, County Galway at:

Tel: +353 (0) 90 9749309
Email: galwayroots@gmail.com