Ballymacward Book Launch
04 Jul 2026
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The book, Ballymacward, Cill Mhaol Chosna, Where it all Started by Herbie Parker & Seamus Bellew will be launched at Ruane’s in Glentane H53 T4A6 on Friday
Irish Family History Society
Connecting People With Their Irish Roots
The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO) Presents International Lecture Series with the Irish Genealogical Research Society (IGRS)
The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO) is honoured to present the inaugural event in an international lecture series to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Irish Genealogical Research Society (IGRS).
This event will begin at 14.00 in the Canadian Eastern Standard time zone UTC. The start time in the UK and Ireland will be 18.00 on 28 March 2026. Check the following link to establish what time that equates to in your time zone.
The event is free. Join online by registering HERE.
For details for other events in the 90th Anniversary programme click here.
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