FindMyPast have added new databases for Civil Registers Indexes for births and marriages which link to birth and marriage records on Irish Genealogy.  You will need an account but not a subscription to access these databases.  See FindMyPastFridays blog.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our Committee Member, Margaret Loftus.

The Society has started a closed group for members only.  Our old Facebook page will remain open for the time being but nothing will be posted to it.  If you wish to join, please insert ‘Irish Family History Continue reading →

There is a campaign to name the future National Children’s Hospital after Dr Kathleen Lynn.

For details see:  https://my.uplift.ie/petitions/children-s-hospital-to-be-named-after-dr-kathleen-lynn

A digital reconstruction of the Public Record Office of Ireland building and its collections has been launched as part of the Centenary commemorations.  The building and its contents were destroyed during the Irish Civil War.

See https://beyond2022.ie/