From Irish Workhouses to Other Worlds
When: Wednesday, 30 June, 2021Bridget Kirby - Kilmacthomas Workhouse
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Promotion of Irish arts globally receives funding of €455,000
When: Tuesday, 15 June, 2021The funding is to support 51 projects presenting Irish film, literature, music, theatre and the visual arts worldwide and includes a special focus on Irish theatre showcasing in Edinburgh this August.
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IrelandXO - User Video Guides
When: Tuesday, 15 June, 2021Scroll through the videos to find what you are looking for and click on the play button to view the full recording. They are designed to be short and specific.
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Remembering our Paternal Irish Ancestors
When: Tuesday, 15 June, 2021Researching Irish ancestry is challenging at best, especially when the branches of our family tree extend across multiple continents. The good news is, we can help each other out by sharing what we know about our paternal line.
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Researching Irish Traveller Ancestors
When: Friday, 4 June, 2021This resource is a work in progress; please feel free to add recommendations and suggestions to this message board thread.
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A beginner's guide to Irish surnames
When: Tuesday, 1 June, 2021Whether your search for that elusive last name is north, south, east or west, you may need to get intimate with Irish naming traditions in all their linguistic glory. The above image of a 1901 Census Return from Co.
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Irish Serving Girls & Housemaids
When: Monday, 31 May, 2021Picture above: Austin's servants from the Poole Photography Collection at the National Libary of Ireland
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Cures & Remedies from The Schools' Collection
When: Thursday, 27 May, 2021Picture: Dog bite? The touch from the hand of a seventh son cures the bite of a mad dog
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Free Irish Genealogy Course Now Available!
When: Thursday, 20 May, 2021Introduction to Irish Family History Created with the help of our volunteer network, this course introduces the basics of Irish family history research, explains the resources available, and helps researchers interpret their findings in a meaningful way.
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National Famine Commemoration 2021
When: Monday, 10 May, 2021The ceremony, which will be led by President Michael D. Higgins, will take place in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin at 12pm on Sunday 16th May and will include military honours and a wreath laying ceremony in remembrance of all those who suffered or perished during the Famine. President Michael D.
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