August Record Collection Updates
22 Aug 2026
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The following are the updates to Irish family history record collections and Irish genealogy record collections for August 2026. Do let us know of any
Irish Family History Society
Connecting People With Their Irish Roots
‘From The Ashes’: The 1922 Irish Public Record Office Fire with David Ryan
The destruction of the Public Records Office in June 1922 at the outset of the Irish Civil War has cast a long shadow over Irish genealogical research. Anyone who has sought their Irish ancestors has likely encountered frustration at the gaps in available records caused by this disaster. But how much do we really know about the events that caused the fire and were all our records really lost?
This talk will explore the background to the Public Record Office fire and address some of the myths that have grown up around it. It will also examine how recent advances in conservation techniques and modern technology are allowing the recovery of some records previously believed lost.
Date: 30 May 2026, 14:00
Book here: ‘From The Ashes’: The 1922 Irish Public Record Office Fire with David Ryan | SoG
Other News
August Record Collection Updates
The following are the updates to Irish family history record collections and Irish genealogy record collections for August 2026. Do let us know of any
MelHowes
22 Aug 2026
Heritage Week 2026
15 – 23 August 2026 Heritage at Risk encourages us to explore the built, natural and cultural aspects of our heritage that are endangered, for
MelHowes
16 Aug 2026
Collins – Griffith Commemoration
I’m getting in touch on behalf of the Collins Griffith Commemoration Society to warmly invite your members to attend this year’s Collins Griffith Commemoration at
MelHowes
14 Aug 2026
Oral History Network Ireland
We would like to share details of the Oral History Network of Ireland’s FREE OHNI National Heritage Week event taking place in Cork on Tuesday 18th August, 1:30pm-4pm.
MelHowes
10 Aug 2026