Irish Genealogy 101 (Revised)

 

This presentation shows how to use newly available online resources to research Irish ancestors quickly, easily and cheaply.

 

Find Your Ancestors With Maps

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Many local maps have information about our ancestors. This program gives examples of how to find and use these maps. Some of these maps include historic town maps, U.S. topographical maps, cemetery maps, Sanborn insurance maps, old Irish maps and GPS. This conclusion of this presentation features an animated slideshow that illustrates a coming to America story.

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IRISH GENEALOGY BEFORE 1800

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Most Irish-Americans who research their ancestors are happy when they can trace them back to the 19th Century. This presentation offers sources and a method for doing more extensive search. It has two parts. The first part is about the 17th Century Irish genealogist, Duald MacFirbis. The second part is a case study of one ancient Irish name.

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Wild Ireland

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Wild Ireland is a presentation that is part travelogue and part myth. It tells the stories of several “off the road” historic and mythological sites that I have visited in Ireland. These stories are examples of stories that could be interesting additions to any family history. The program handout includes a list of sources that researchers can use to enhance their knowledge of family stories.

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Irish History 1

 

Irish History 1 is a overview of Irish history from prehistoric times to the “flight of the Earls in 1607.” It includes topics such as the megalithic tombs, the Celts, St. Patrick, the Normans and the Battle of Kinsale.   

 

Irish History 2

 

My second Irish history lecture covers the time span to from the “Flight of the Earls” to the beginning of the great famine. Some of the major events during this time period include The Rebellion of 1841, Cromwell’s invasion, The Battle of the Boyne, the penal laws, the rebellion of 1798 and Catholic Emancipation. 

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Irish History 3

 

This lecture summarizes the period from the 1840’s to the present. During the 19th Century the Great Famine and huge emigration led to land reform, revolution and Irish Independence. A great deal of unrest followed but the Good Friday agreement and the Celtic Tiger improved conditions greatly. Today most Irish are happy with current living conditions and optimistic about the future.