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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20212 min read
In memory of Dr. Brian Trainor
It is with sympathy that we mention the passing of Dr. Brian Trainor who died on 22 August at his home near Belfast, Northern Ireland....
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
This is National Heritage week in Ireland!
This week is National Heritage Week in Ireland. There are a number of activities and events planned to honor the natural, built and...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
Artifacts from WWI honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice!
On November 11, 1918, Germany signed an agreement with the Allies which ended World War 1. It was known as the Great War and the War to...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
Digitizing History
For over a century, people have been using cameras to take photos of events, family members and places.. These photos have given us a...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
2018-An anniversary year in Irish migration!
This year is the 300th anniversary of the Scots-Irish or Ulster Scots migration from what is now Northern Ireland to New England. This...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
The Irish Spirit is alive and well in North America
Many Irish Americans are finding a new interest in learning about their Irish Ancestry. Organizers are saying that the Irish Spirit is...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20216 min read
This was not your ancestor's blizzard!
Those of us in America's Upper Midwest recently experienced one of the worst blizzards in 130 years during the middle of April. In a 3...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
Learning the art of Sean Nos dancing
Now that we are past all the St. Patrick's Day activities, I hope you enjoyed all the parades and celebrations during the month of March...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
Another March Lecture Tour in the books!
Every year, representatives from the Ulster Historical Foundation travel across North America for three weeks to discuss researching...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20213 min read
Why is grandma on ice?
I was reminiscing with my cousin via text message the other day. That's how we reminisce these days with family members in this modern...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
German Genealogy session at the Brown County Library!
The Brown County Library in Green Bay, Wisconsin will be holding a special bonus session this Saturday at 10:45 am on German research....
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20214 min read
The Ulster Historical Foundation March Lecture Tour 2018!
The Ulster Historical Foundation’s North American March Lecture tour will begin Saturday March 3rd in Augusta, Georgia. There are 14...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
Details for the 2018 Celtic Connections Conference.
The 2018 Celtic Connections Conference will be held in August at the Marriott Hotel Boston/Newton in Auburndale, Massachusetts. The...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
Going the Distance for your Irish Ancestors
On my most recent trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland, I had the opportunity of meeting folks from all over the world. I also met two...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
15th year for Genealogy 101
This is the 15th year the Brown County Wisconsin Library will be conducting it's Genealogy 101 workshops. This year the sessions will...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
A Signing Petition for the early release of the 1926 Irish Census!
The Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations (CIGO) has established a signing petition for the earlier release of the 1926 Irish...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
Happy New Year 2018!
Happy New Year to you all and thanks for your support this past year!
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
The Minnesota Genealogical Society Library is now open!
I recently had the opportunity to take a tour of the Minnesota Genealogical Society at it's new center and library in Mendota Heights and...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
PRONI is a must stop for Ulster Research!
I had another opportunity to visit the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland in a recent visit to Belfast. I have had great success...
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Dave Miller
Jan 17, 20211 min read
A new location for the Irish Genealogical Society International!
Starting this Wednesday, the Irish Genealogical Society International has a new home located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The new...
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