Monday 29 July 2013

Irish Roots: An open letter to the General Register Office - Heritage News | The Irish Times - Fri, Jul 26, 2013


I would not normally repost a whole article, but would take some, then add the link for you to discover the rest. However, this time, I think John Grenham may mot mind me posting this 'in whole'. Please read and make your opinions known.




Irish Roots: An open letter to the General Register Office



Dear General Register Office,
I can't deny that we've had our problems in the past. I know there are many, many unresolved issues that, one day, we may have to face head-on. (If you're ready now, I know a good counsellor, a Mr. Deenihan. )
But GRO, GRO (you don't mind if I call you that, do you?) I've been down to Werburgh Street. I've seen where you're going to put us in a month's time. It's surrounded by high walls topped with razor-wire. It's obvious where the watch-towers will be built. There's plenty of space for the dog-handlers and the punishment cells.
The message to us is clear: leave. And you have your rights, you can tell us to go. But, GRO, what about the tourists? For God's sake, think of the tourists.
I know your boss has said the move is only "until a long-term solution is found" . But he, and every other civil servant, is now under absolute compulsion to pretend to be an economist. And every economist knows that in the long term we're all dead. Again, the message is clear.
If you want a permanent break, so be it. We'll agree to any terms you like. The only sticking point is custody of the historic records. You keep pretending not to know, but they're deeply loved by their extended family and there are many relatives who would make them comfortable and value them as they should be valued - the National Library, the National Archives, irishgenealogy.ie and many more.
I know you just want to be free. I know we can be annoying, clingy little nuisances. You can easily be rid of us - just make the historic records available. We'll leave, perhaps reluctantly, or perhaps a little relieved that's it's finally over.
Yours in sorrow
Irish Genealogy







Friday 26 July 2013

HERITAGE WEEK EVENTS FOR CLARE COUNTY LIBRARY



HERITAGE WEEK EVENTS FOR CLARE COUNTY LIBRARY


Slightly shorter programme for Heritage week this year. Keep the dates in your diary.



"Starting your Family Tree" .

The talk will outline the Basic Guidelines, Sources of Information 
and the use of the Internet in Research followed by a Q & A session.






HERITAGE WEEK EVENTS FOR CLARE COUNTY LIBRARY

Tues 20th Aug. at 2.30 pm   Scariff           (Gerry Kennedy)

Wed 21st Aug. at 2.30 pm   Ennis              (Larry Brennan)

Thurs 22nd Aug. at 2.30 pm Ennistymon  (Gerry Kenendy)


"Clara Hoyne" <secretary@clareroots.org>



Clare Library HQ | Ennis
                                   Photo: county-clare-i.com

CLARE CHATTER and other County NEWS...



COUNTY MONAGHAN










GENEALOGY EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER IN CO. MONAGHAN


We would like to let you know about 2 Genealogy events scheduled for October in 

Co. Monaghan, Ireland

The seminars are aimed especially at those with Monaghan ancestors 
but are relevant to anyone with Irish ancestors.

The details are as follows:

Monaghan Genealogy Seminars - 'Home To The Little Hills' 

Oct 14th - 17th in The Garage Theatre, Monaghan town  

Oct 21st - 24th in Carrickmacross Workhouse, Carrickmacross, Monaghan

Further details are on the website 



Many Thanks

John Hamrock

Managing Director

Ancestor Network Ltd.

Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Telephone: +353 (0)87 0505296







COUNTY CLARE







The Old Kilfarboy Society is on a roll with walks this summer and our next one will take place on Sunday 28 July, 
this time with a walk up Mount Callan (390m), west Clare's major inland landmark. 
The route of the walk will be by Mount Callan House and Mac Creiche's Hermitage.
Meet at the car park at Cloonanaha Church at 2.30 pm for car pooling. Strong footwear is recommended.
Fáilte roimh chách
Contact Maura: 087-1264527.










Wednesday 24 July 2013

CLARE CHATTER... well worth 'listening' to


CLARE CHATTER... these news snippets are thanks to Clara Hoyne

Clara  Hoyne <secretary@clareroots.org>



Charles Lucas and County Clare - talk and exhibition

To mark the centenary of the birth of Charles Lucas, Ennistymon Public Library will host a talk by Sean J. Murphy entitled 'Charles Lucas and County Clare' on Friday 16th August 2013 at 7pm. Sean Murphy is an historian, genealogist and author and has taught Adult Education classes in family history in University College Dublin since 1989. He completed an MA thesis on Charles Lucas's political career in UCD in 1981 and is currently revising an online biography of the Clare-born patriot to mark the 300th anniversary of his birth. Sean, family and friends have holidayed in Clare for many years and he is still picking up details about Lucas's connections with the county. All are welcome and admission is free. In conjunction with the talk, Ennistymon Public Library will host a display on the life and achievements of Charles Lucas during the month of August.
CLUNE FAMILY GATHERING
Also There is a Clune family gathering which takes place on the 17th August starting with Mass in Quin at 12.30. They would hope to have someone speak at Quin Abbey , (the original home of the Clunes ), lunch in the Auburn Lodge followed by entertainment.  More may be added later. For further info contact :





THE CENTURY IRELAND project is an online historical newspaper that tells the story of the events of Irish life a century ago.

Century Ireland is produced by a team of researchers at Boston College Ireland and the project is funded by the Department of the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and hosted by RTE.
ALSO ....
New series of BBC's Who Do You THink You Are  starts tomorrow night.  ( In UK)

Tuesday 2 July 2013

TWO BOOK LAUNCHES - TRANSCRIPTIONS OF GRAVESTONES IN RUAN OLD CEMETERY, & COILLE CEMETERY



Two invitations attached here 

CLARE FOLK TALES IN GLOR 
on Saturday 6th July 
and

BOOK LAUNCH – TRANSCRIPTIONS OF GRAVESTONES IN RUAN OLD CEMETERY AND THE COILLE


A book with photos of each headstone and its inscription has been recently produced and will be launched by 
Mayor of Clare, Joe Arkins, after the 11.15 a.m. Mass on Sunday July 7th.  
All are welcome to join us for the launch in Ruan Community Centre 
where the book will be on sale and light refreshments served.  
Copies of the book may be obtained from Frances O'Halloran 087 6575578 or Linda Hogan 086 8748845.
Thanks to 
Clara Hoyne
Clare Roots Secretary

for providing these details...