News from Ireland
Free access to Ancestry and Findmypast records in March
When: Friday, 4 March, 2016In July of 2015, one of the most important developments in Irish genealogical research saw the online release of the historical RC Church Records by the National Library of Ireland. The digitised register images were made available online for the first time and form one of the
IrelandXOKillererin – A Parish History
When: Friday, 8 January, 2016It features indepth chapters on the archaeology of the area, the townlands, the military and ecclesiastical history as well as an examination of education and trade through the years.
Killererin (Galway) GalwayBallycastle says Goodbye to Ireland's Oldest Woman
When: Saturday, 30 January, 2016Molly Madden (nee Keane) passed away at the Moy Ridge Nursing Home in Ballina earlier this month. Molly became Mayo’s oldest ever living person on August 25, 2015 as she overtook Helena Gibbons of Ballindine as Mayo's oldest recorded woman. Ms Gibbons lived 108 years and 260 days.
Ballycastle (Mayo) MayoArmagh City's built heritage to be restored
When: Friday, 29 January, 2016The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced a £1.98m grant in support of initial plans to restore and enhance Armagh City’s built heritage.
Armagh (Armagh) ArmaghGood Wife Star Chris Noth researches his Irish roots in Cavan
When: Friday, 29 January, 2016Chris's great great grandfather came from the villlage of Knockbride. He visited Cavan County Library on Wednesday to find our more about his family tree . It is ascertained that his ancestors left Cavan to emigrate to Canada in the 1800s
Kilbride (Cavan) CavanCaherlistrane
When: Monday, 21 December, 2015Written by Mary J Murphy, it's fifty-plus townlands are tucked neatly into 56 square miles in north County Galway, and Eilish is involved because her journalist-grandfather, Michael McHugh, was born in one of those townlands, Raheen, in 1873.
GalwayHave YOUR story feature in the new Irish Diaspora Museum - Opens May 2016
When: Tuesday, 12 January, 2016As part of this permanent exhibition, the curators and creative team of EPIC Ireland wish to feature Irish emigrant stories. They are seeking personal stories about people who left Ireland and went on to do something unique, unexpected or surprising.
IrelandXONational Library of Ireland announces partnership with Google’s 1916 virtual experience
When: Tuesday, 12 January, 2016As well as bringing viewers worldwide to parts of Dublin synonymous with the Rising, the interactive Google Street View tour also offers unique access to important historical and cultural resource material.
IrelandXOIreland Reaching Out Chairperson features in Irish Lives Remembered
When: Wednesday, 9 December, 2015Mike Feerick was born in New York City to Mayo parents and at the age of 4, the whole famliy moved back to Ireland to eventually settle in Tiernascragy in County Galway.
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