Reader’s Blog: A Genealogy Adventure, by Amanda Jones
13 June 2019Here we have a blog submitted by one of our reader’s. Amanda Jones has been researching her Irish family history for several years now, and has put together her top tips to remember about Irish Genealogy. The views expressed are her own. Five years ago I began my genealogy adventure into my grandmother’s...
Schedule for Rootstech London announced
13 June 2019RootsTech London 2019 Schedule has been announced. We’re delighted to say that both Brian Donovan and Fiona Fitzsimons, along with others, will be speaking on several subjects related to Irish records and research. Brian Donovan Thursday 24th October – 3.30pm: The Digital Revolution in Irish Genealogy Once upon a time...
POSTCARD FROM IRELAND: A Day in Ulster
13 June 2019Welcome to our latest ‘Postcard from Ireland’ where the Irish Family History Centre try and give you a flavour of some of the new or lesser known museums/exhibitions and attractions in Dublin and further afield in Ireland. Head of IFHC, Fiona O’Mahony, and Education Manager, Claire Murray, take a trip to...
Postcard from Ireland: Surprising Residents in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
31 May 2019Welcome to our latest ‘Postcard from Ireland’ where the Irish Family History Centre try and give you a flavour of some of the new or lesser known museums/exhibitions and attractions in Dublin and further afield in Ireland. Head of Education, Claire Murray, takes a trip to Offaly, where she finds...
FLASH SALE at the IFHC – June Bank Holiday Weekend
28 May 2019This Bank Holiday Weekend we’re celebrating at the Irish Family History Centre by having a fabulous FLASH SALE, where you can get amazing discounts on some of our most popular products! Publications, Consultations and Research Assessments have all been discounted for you this bank holiday! It’s first come, first served!...
Discover Your Roots with Aer Lingus Vacation Store
24 May 2019New Aer Lingus Vacation Store package, including a consultation at the Irish Family History Centre, helps travelers discover their Irish roots! There was an exciting announcement this week for anyone looking to plan a trip to Ireland to research their Irish ancestry. The Aer Lingus Vacation store launched their “Discover...
Discover an Irish Oral History Archive
02 May 2019An Ireland-based oral history organisation, Irish Life and Lore, invites educators and scholars with an interest in Celtic Studies to browse its rich archive of audio material and books. Founded in 1990 by Tralee-based oral historians Maurice and Jane O’Keeffe for the purpose of preserving oral history across Ireland, Irish Life...
POSTCARD FROM (the edge of) IRELAND: Tory Island
02 May 2019Welcome to our latest ‘Postcard from Ireland’ where the Irish Family History Centre try and give you a flavour of some of the new or lesser known museums/exhibitions and attractions in Dublin and further afield in Ireland. Research Director, Fiona Fitzsimons, takes a trip to the edge of Ireland. To...
POSTCARD FROM IRELAND: Pearse Lyons Distillery
12 April 2019Welcome to our latest ‘Postcard from Ireland’ where the Irish Family History Centre try and give you a flavour of some of the new or lesser known museums/exhibitions and attractions in Dublin and further afield in Ireland. As people get ready to celebrate Easter and are enjoying the brighter...
Putting the ‘Family’ into Irish Family History Centre
12 April 2019Hi everyone! I’m delighted to be sharing our new series of events for young families, kicking off this Spring and carrying right through to Christmas (that’s a scary thought!) Children are never too young to be involved in family history and what it means to be a family – no matter...
News Digest: March 2019
29 March 2019A round-up of some of the news in the World of Irish Genealogy today! Who Should Own Photos of Slaves? The New York Times – A lawsuit has been filed in Massachusetts saying that the descendants of slaves, and not the institutions that currently holding them, rightfully own the...
POSTCARD FROM IRELAND: Dublin Theatre
29 March 2019Welcome to our ‘Postcard from Ireland’ where the Irish Family History Centre try and give you a flavour of some of the new or lesser known museums / exhibitions and attractions in Dublin and further afield in Ireland. Dublin has an extremely vibrant and exciting theatre scene, the best...
