Accredited Genealogists Ireland in association with the NLI will hold a series of lunch time lectures on family history for Adult Learners’ Week 2016 (Feb. 22 to Feb 27). The lectures on “Tracing your Ancestors in the Revolutionary Period” will explore military and RIC family history as well as the family histories of those involved.
10% Discount on City Colleges Family History Course
City Colleges are offering a 10% discount to everyone who signs up before Christmas for AGI member John Grenham’s 10-week Diploma in Family History, beginning on February 12th. More details about the course at the City Colleges site
AGI Elects New President
At its Annual General Meeting on Friday, 4th December, Accredited Genealogists Ireland (formerly the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland) elected Máire Mac Conghail as its new president, in place of outgoing president, Steven Smyrl. Steven, who had completed a maximum three year term, welcomed Máire as his successor and as the Association’s eighth president. He said: “Over its near thirty years existence, AGI can count among its members some of Ireland’s foremost genealogists. They have been involved in research uncovering the long forgotten family connections of celebrities, politicians and public figures, both in Ireland and overseas. Many have gone on to appear on TV and radio … Read More