On Friday, 15th February, at the end of the first day of the Back to Our Past family history event / 50-Plus Expo at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall, a short presentation was held to mark the election of three retired members of Accredited Genealogists Ireland to the status of Emeritus Members. All three retired members were delighted to be recognised for their contribution over many years to the world of Irish genealogy, particularly in relation to Ulster. They played no small part in the early development of what is now known as Accredited Genealogists Ireland (AGI). Hazel Ervine, Joan Petticrew and … Read More
IMAGE OF THE MONTH – FEBRUARY 2019
A Grey-Headed Swindler from Brandy Lane John Grenham M.A.G.I. The full entry reads: “Catherine of Denis Kelly, Soldier, Ellen Ford. Sponsors Edward Kelly a grey-headed Swindler from Brandy Lane, Mary McMullen”. Did Edward (Denis’s brother? cousin?) abscond with the money he was given to pay the priest? The cleric’s outrage is palpable, even two centuries later. And Edwards’ description and address make sure he’ll be spotted if he ever shows his face in St. Finbar’s again.
AGI to Offer Free Genealogy Advice Sessions at Back to Our Past in Belfast
This coming weekend Accredited Genealogists Ireland (AGI) will be offering free genealogy advice sessions at its stand at Back to Our Past (BTOP) – the annual genealogy and family history experience. BTOP is part of the 50-Plus Expo being held at the Waterfront Hall on Friday and Saturday, 15th & 16th February. Doors open each of the two days at 10am through until 5pm. The Waterfront Hall is found at Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3WH. Convenient car parking can be found at the adjacent Lanyon Car Park. The 50-Plus Expo is Ireland’s only dedicated national consumer event for the over-50s. … Read More