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!

We are delighted to announce the addition of 6,226 new baptismal and marriage records for Sneem parish, Kerry.

• Baptisms – 5497 records (1813-99);
• Marriages – 729 records (1858-1900).

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.

We are delighted to announce the addition of over 20,000 records from forty Monaghan national school registers from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries! National School registers are a valuable source of family information. They contain the vital details of each pupil, along with a summary of their school attendance, the subjects they took, and their examination results over the years. Registers occasionally contain notes on departures from the school, careers after leaving school, emigration, serious illness, or even death.

1865-1919 Ballynagearn N.S. Register (Girls)
1868-1921 Leitrim N.S. Register (Girls)
1869-1903 Donaghmoyne N.S. Register (Girls)
1869-1919 Braddocks N.S. Register (Boys)
1869-1922 Aghnaglogh N.S. Register (Boys)
1870-1914 Cornanure N.S. Register (Girls)
1870-1914 Crappagh N.S. Register (Girls)
1870-1921 Threemilehouse N.S. Register (Girls)
1870-1922 Aghnaglogh N.S. Register (Girls)
1870-1922 Threemilehouse N.S. Register (Boys)
1870-1922 Urcher N.S. Register (Boys)
1870-1923 Knocknagrave N.S. Register (Boys)
1870-1925 Rakeeragh N.S. Register (Boys)
1870-1928 Rakeeragh N.S. Register (Girls)
1871-1902 Aghmakerr N.S. Register (Girls)
1871-1905 Cornanure N.S. Register (Boys)
1871-1911 Braddocks N.S. Register (Girls)
1871-1913 Creeve N.S. Register (Boys)
1871-1913 Gortmore N.S. Register (Girls)
1871-1916 Gortmore N.S. Register (Boys)
1871-1917 Donaghmoyne N.S. Register (Boys)
1871-1919 Aughnamullen N.S. Register (Boys)
1871-1921 Aughnamullen N.S. Register (Girls)
1871-1921 Raw N.S. Register (Boys)
1871-1924 Creeve N.S. Register (Girls)
1871-1925 Crappagh N.S. Register (Boys)
1872-1903 Aghmakerr N.S. Register (Boys)
1872-1906 Corcaghan N.S. Register (Boys)
1872-1910 Corcaghan N.S. Register (Girls)
1872-1922 Billis N.S. Register (Girls)
1872-1922 Urcher N.S. Register (Girls)
1872-1924 Leitrim N.S. Register (Boys)
1873-1923 Knocknagrave N.S. Register (Girls)
1875-1908 Ballybay N.S. Register (Boys)
1877-1921 Nart N.S. Register (Girls)
1877-1922 Nart N.S. Register (Boys)
1879-1914 Drumgarley N.S. Register (Boys)
1884-1921 Dromore N.S. Register (Girls)
1895-1919 Clones N.S. Register (Boys)
1895-1919 Clones N.S. Register (Girls)

For an up to date list of sources for Monaghan and to search these records, go to https://rootsireland.ie/monaghan and login or subscribe if required.

We are delighted to announce the addition of 4,028 marriage records in County Tipperary for the Roman Catholic parish of Killenaule, 1742-1801 and 1812 -1900. For an up to date list of sources for South Tipperary and to search these records, go to tipperarysouth.rootsireland.ie and login or subscribe as required.

We are delighted to announce the addition of 16,762 new baptismal records for Ballyferriter parish, Kerry, 1807-1899. 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.

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 2024 Summer vacation? Have you always wanted to visit some of Ireland’s famous landmarks and journey through the country’s beautiful landscape? Unlock your family story with Ulster Historical Foundation’s Tracing your Irish Ancestors family history conference.

Running from 04 September – 11 September, this 8-day programme includes research in the archives in Belfast, lectures, and tours to famous historic sites and cultural attractions.

From now until 30 April 2024, register for either Ulster Historical Foundation’s September 2024 Family History Conference with just a £100 deposit! (normally £350)

Click here to register

For the first time since 2019, Tracing Your Irish Ancestors 2024 will include a guided tour of Kilmainham Gaol, one of Ireland’s most important monuments and visitor attractions, and, for the first time since 2018 (excluding the visit of two small groups in 2022), Tracing Your Irish Ancestors will return to Barons Court, the magnificent seat and family home of the Duke of Abercorn whose ancestors migrated from Scotland over 400 years ago.

Tracing Your Irish Ancestors 2024 will also see delegates visit the UNESCO World Heritage site at Brú na Bóinne, with tours of the neolithic burial monuments at Newgrange and Knowth; tour what has been described as “the world’s leading tourist attraction” by the World Travel Awards, Titanic Belfast; experience the stark beauty of the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was voted the fourth greatest natural wonder in the United Kingdom; receive a guided walking tour along the famous walls of Derry City; and much more!

As with Ulster Historical Foundation’s previous Tracing Your Irish Ancestors programmes delegates will be able to shape their own experiences by choosing to either research in the archives or join our staff on daily excursions through Ireland’s beautiful landscape to some of its most historic sites.

Assisted personal research, talks, tours and sightseeing are all part of the eclectic, friendly and fun mix of Tracing Your Irish Ancestors.

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Celebrate St Patrick’s Day by taking out a 12-month subscription for RootsIreland with 25% off from 6th March to 31st March 2024!

Why take out a subscription to Roots Ireland?

• RootsIreland have the most complete and most accurate set of Roman Catholic church records online, as well as millions of Protestant records, civil records, census records, headstone inscriptions and census substitutes. 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 23 million records, and our database is being added to continually. Since 2020, we have added over 1 million records to our database from Limerick, Clare, Sligo, Kerry, Wicklow, Westmeath, Kilkenny, South Dublin, South Tipperary, Monaghan, Armagh, North Mayo, Cork, Laois, Offaly and East Galway. New records are continually being added to our database throughout the year, which will be announced in due course.
• 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. You can check what is available on our site for each county here.

*Offer applies from 6 March 2024 to 12 midnight Irish time on 31 March 2024 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’, and first for 2024, 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 2024 Summer vacation? Have you always wanted to visit some of  Ireland’s famous landmarks and journey through the country’s beautiful landscape? Unlock your  family story with one of Ulster Historical Foundation’s 2024 Family History Conferences!

“Early Bird” Registration ends 19 January 2024

Ulster Historical Foundation will be running two Family History Conferences in 2024. Register for one of these programmes BEFORE 19 January 2024 to take advantage of “Early Bird” prices.

04 – 11 September 2024

 “Early Bird” Price – £1,100
 Price after 19 January – £1,175

06 – 11 October 2024

 “Early Bird” Price – £849.99
 Price after 19 January – £899.00

Tracing Your Irish Ancestors, 04 – 11 September, 2024

Ulster Historical Foundation’s classic 8-day conference programme returns in September 2024!

Running from 04 until 11 September 2024, this programme will include brand new tours to famous historic sites across the island of Ireland including Kilmainham Gaol and Newgrange, and
crucially for the research enthusiast, all your time can alternatively be spent researching in the archives of Belfast with the Foundation’s team of researchers (or a mix of the two).

Assisted personal research, talks, tours and sightseeing are all part of the eclectic, friendly and fun mix of Tracing Your Irish Ancestors.

Register now for September 2024 Conference

Researching Your Irish Ancestors, 06 – 11 October, 2024

This enhanced research programme offers you the chance to spend a week researching in the archives each day being guided and supported by our team of researchers, and presents a great opportunity to break down any genealogical brick walls and unlock your family history.

This programme will be limited to a maximum capacity of 30 people meaning that you will experience more one-on-one time with Ulster Historical Foundation’s research team than you would at any of our other conferences and classes.

Register now for October 2024 Conference