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We are delighted to announce the addition of 20,385 new Kerry records to the Roots Ireland database! They are as follows:
Roman Catholic parish of Killorglin baptisms: 1798-1911 (with some gaps between 1851-1880).
For an up to date list of sources for Kerry and to search these records, go to kerry.rootsireland.ie and login or subscribe as required.
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day by taking out a 12-month subscription for RootsIreland with 25% off from 6th March to 31st March 2025!
Why take out a subscription to Roots Ireland?
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. You can check what is available on our site for each county here.
*Offer applies from 6 March 2025 to 12 midnight Irish time on 31 March 2025 only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
We are delighted to announce the addition of 5282 Roman Catholic baptismal records from the parish of Kilcummin, Co. Kerry, dating from 1821-1900 to our database at Roots Ireland! For an up to date list of sources for Kerry and to search these records, go to kerry.rootsireland.ie and login or subscribe as required.
Ulster Historical Foundation is pleased to announce that Gillian Hunt (Research Officer) and Fintan Mullan (Executive Director) will be returning to the United States for a genealogical lecture tour programme – their first visit since 2023!
The itinerary for this US lecture tour will run from Friday 28 February to Tuesday 18 March 2025
Lecture programmes, full days and half days will be offered.
In addition, at a number of locations individuals will be able to register for a one-to-one personal research consultation with either member of the Foundation’s team where they can benefit from our knowledge and experience to help overcome ‘brick walls’ or advance their Irish and Scots-Irish roots.
We hope we might meet you at one of these events, and would be pleased if you would share any relevant location to friends and genealogy buddies who might be interested.
We are delighted to announce the addition to the Roots Ireland website of 1350 baptismal records and 196 marriage records for the Cork parishes listed below, bringing them up to 1924 and 1949 respectively. These are all additions of further years to existing parishes, and the exact details are below.
To access these records, go to corknortheast.rootsireland.ie and login or subscribe as required.
Having sold out its original print run, Ulster Historical Foundation is delighted to announce that the Townland Atlas of Ulster is being reprinted!
Thanks to incredible enthusiasm and unprecedented demand, the first print run sold out in just 6 weeks. To ensure everyone who missed out has a chance to own this remarkable publication, Ulster Historical Foundation is now taking pre-orders on the bookstore.
The Townland Atlas of Ulster is an essential reference guide for both newcomer and serious researcher, showing exact locations and where to look for related records. By using the maps and indexes, family and local historians can easily grasp the essentials of our ancestors’ lives – where they worked, paid their rent, went to church and market, etc.
Don’t miss this second chance to own your own copy of this invaluable research guide
Expected release date – April 2025
Click here for more information
Today, as Ireland becomes increasingly urbanised and new housing estates proliferate, authentic townland names are in danger of disappearing. A wonderful book such as this is, therefore,
invaluable in maintaining a record of a rich shared heritage and a culture, north and south, that speaks to everyone.
Prof. Terence Dooley, Maynooth University Department of History
To have mapped and provided such comprehensive detail for each of Ulster’s 16,000 townlands is an achievement that will stand the test of time. It (the Townland Atlas of Ulster) will or should become a standard reference book for those people tracing their Ulster roots. I now know that if I’m seeking a visual representation of townlands, parishes and estates in a particular area I will be straight to your maps; and if seeking, for a particular townland, details of church registers (CoI and RC) and 17th and 19th century landlords my first port of call will be the Index of Townlands.
Brian Mitchell, Derry Genealogy
I received the Townland Atlas of Ulster this morning and am delighted with it. The quality of the book is exceptional and the content fascinating. As someone who is fascinated by maps, and loves
the townlands where I grew up in County Down, it unexpectedly made me feel quite emotional to see them memorialised so beautifully. It will certainly be a big help to my research, especially as I
pursue DNA matches who relate to my unknown great grandfather in County Antrim, territory unfamiliar to me. I just wanted to congratulate everyone on its production and of course particular
thanks go to Andrew Kane.
Lyn from Encinitas
The beautiful atlas has arrived. It is a magnificent publication.
Ann from Canberra
I received my pre-ordered copy today and must say it’s an incredible piece of work to have. A great reference book.
Well done to all involved !!!
Paddy from Gweedore
A magnificent achievement – I look forward to delving into the vast array of resources beautifully arranged and presented.
Larry from Maynooth
My copy of the Townland Atlas of Ulster arrived safely yesterday. To say that I am thrilled with it is an understatement. It’s a wonderful book with superb production values, packed with information. I probably will not get much work done this weekend as I explore it in more detail.
Angela from Dublin
The book launch of Townland Atlas of Ulster that was held at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) on 05 December is now available to watch on YouTube. Click the video below to hear from author Andrew Kane, and popular local television presenter and programme maker Joe Mahon as they discuss the value and significance of Ulster’s Townlands.
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 and new records online! Click on the image above to read the newsletter in full. We hope you enjoy!
Are you wishing to find out more about your Irish ancestors? Have you been thinking of what to do or where to go for your 2025 Summer holiday?
Unlock your family story with one of Ulster Historical Foundation’s 2025 research programmes!
With their research-focused format and limited capacity, you’ll enjoy dedicated support from expert researchers to delve even deeper into your Irish and Scots-Irish heritage.
From now until 14 February register for one of these programmes with just a £100 deposit! (normally £200).*
The Foundation staff have also looked at ways to improve upon the previous programmes (taking on board the recommendations and suggestions of previous delegates) and hope that the programmes devised for 2025 will better improve your research experience and visit to Ireland.
Reserve your place today and start planning a trip back to the archives to find your elusive Irish and Scots-Irish Ancestors!
*Note: Deposit is non-refundable
This research programme gives you the chance to spend three days researching in the archives – being guided and supported by our team of researchers each day. It is the ideal programme to compliment a longer holiday or research trip that you might already have planned.
Register now with just a £100 deposit! (full price £649.99).
This enhanced research programme gives you the chance to spend a whole week researching in the archives – being guided and supported by our team of researchers each day. It offers you a great
opportunity to break down any genealogical brick walls and unlock your family history. Register now with just a £100 deposit! (full price £949.99).
Click here to register
This research programme gives you the chance to spend three days researching in the archives – being guided and supported by our team of researchers each day. It is the ideal programme to compliment a longer holiday or research trip that you might already have planned.
Register now with just a £100 deposit! (full price £649.99).
Why not join Ulster Historical Foundation on Friday 31 January, 2025 to listen to and speak directly with the team delivering the different Research Programmes.
This event will include a free seminar on researching your ancestors using the archives of the Public Record Office Northern Ireland (PRONI), plus a chance to ask practical questions to help you plan your visit to Belfast (accommodation, travel advice, location advise, local transport, etc)
• Learn more about the resources and holdings of PRONI
• Find out more about Ulster Historical Foundation’s 2025 Research Programmes
• Date: 31 January, 2025
• Time: 16:00 (UK Time)
• Location: Online Zoom Seminar
• Registration: The event is free to attend but registration is essential