I am delighted to announce that my dear friend Chrissy Osborne’s book ‘Michael Collins Himself’ has been republished (updated version) by Mercier Press. I had the honour of compiling … Read More
Emmigration in the 19th Century
Having just visited the Titanic Quarter in Belfast at the weekend, it prompted me to write this blog on emmigration from Ireland, particularly in the 19th century. I think … Read More
Civil Registration in Ireland
Civil Registration commenced in Ireland in 1864, at which stage people were obliged to register a birth, marriage or death. These records can be vital in genealogy research, and can … Read More
Catholic Parishes Launched Online by NLI Dublin
National Library of Ireland, Dublin, just launched the Catholic Parish records online, which is a major development in Irish Genealogy! You can now search these original parish entry records FOR … Read More
Using Newspapers in Geneology
Although I have used newspaper archives in the past during genealogy research, I have just realized how IMPORTANT these archives really are, particularly when trying to trace living relatives. … Read More