CLARE COUNTY LIBRARY - NEW MAP SYSTEM ONLINE

Courtesy Paddy Casey, Clare Roots Society

Clare genealogists will be interested to know that Clare County Library
website has just launched a new online maps viewer called GMaps. The Clare
GMaps are based on the Google Map system, allowing Google Maps to be
overlaid with historical maps of Clare from 1842. This new system, developed
by Rainer Kosbi, uses many of the same controls as Google Maps, and it has
been linked to the thousands of pages on the Library website dealing with
the archaeology, history and administrative divisions of County Clare. The
system of overlays is very easy to navigate and allows one to orientate
oneself on the old maps using the modern-day road maps. Dropdown menus allow
instant navigation to towns, townlands etc.



The map system is an excellent tool for people searching for their roots in
Clare. Go to http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclare/maps/index.htm to view
the maps.

NEW IGP ARCHIVES FILES ADDED SINCE JANUARY 15TH

Courtesy Christina Finn Hunt

New files in Ireland Genealogy Project Archives for 2nd half of January.


ARMAGH Genealogy Archives - Vital Records
Marriage - MORROW
www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/armagh/vitals.htm

CARLOW Genealogy Archives - Military & Constabulary
1840-1841 Royal Irish Constabulary
www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/carlow/military.htm

CAVAN Genealogy Archives - Military & Constabulary
Royal Irish Constabulary 1840-41
www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/cavan/military.htm

CLARE Genealogy Archives - Marriages
Assorted Marriages from Magazine of Magazines
www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/clare/marriages.htm

CLARE Genealogy Archives - Military & Constabulary
1840-1841 Royal Irish Constabulary
www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/clare/military.htm

CORK Genealogy Archives - Headstones
Keeffe, Owen - Kilcrumper Cem. Fermoy (single photo)
www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/cork/photos/tombstones/markers.htm

CORK Genealogy Archives
1840 & 1841 Royal Irish Constabulary
www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/cork/military.htm

DOWN Genealogy Archives - Military and Constabulary
Royal Irish Constabulary 1840-1842
www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/down/military.htm

DUBLIN Genealogy Archives - Deansgrange Cemetery
Deansgrange Cemetery, St. Mary's Section, Pt. 1
www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/dublin/photos/tombstones/deansgrange-ndx.htm

DUBLIN Genealogy Archives - Headstones - Mount Jerome, Dublin
Mount Jerome, Dublin - Part 36-37
www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/dublin/photos/tombstones/mt-jerome-ndx.htm

DUBLIN Genealogy Archives - Military & Constabulary
Royal Irish Constabulary with native county of Dublin 1840-1841
http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/dublin/military.htm

FERMANAGH Genealogy Archives - Church
Trory, Births recorded in St. Michaels C. of I, 1779 - 1922
www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/fermanagh/church.htm

LIMERICK Genealogy Archives - Photos
Costello & Downes Photos
www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/limerick/photos.htm

LIMERICK Genealogy Archives - Obits
Assorted new obituaries
http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/limerick/obits.htm

MAYO Genealogy Archives - Land Records
Encumbered Estate property of DOMINIC BROWNE (Curskeagh, Carrowmore &
Carrowmor Upper) 1857
www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/mayo/land.htm

MEATH Genealogy Archives - Biographies
Mulvany Biographies
www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/meath/bios.htm

ROSCOMMON Genealogy Archives - Land
Encumbered Estate property of DOMINIC BROWNE (Cloonlough) 1857
www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/roscommon/land.htm

Ennis Chronicle

CLARE CHATTER

Thanks to cassmob for bringing this to my attention...

 

Did you see that Clare Lib has started digitising the Ennis newspaper for 1805 and will then move on to other years?

 

http://clarelibrary.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/ennis-chronicle-and-clare-advertiser.html

 

www.cassmob.wordpress.com

CLARE CHATTER

Clare Roots Society

Clare Roots Society will host a talk entitled Murderers, rebels and drunkards: Your ancestors and the law at the Civic Rooms, Drumbiggle on Thursday 16 February 2012 at 8 pm. Brian Donovan of Eneclann will give the talk.

There are over 3 million prison records 1790-1924 and 20 million petty sessions (or magistrates') court records 1828-1912 available for Ireland, yet they are rarely consulted for historical research let alone genealogy. 

But they are one of the biggest sources of information for tracing people in the 19th century, and also contain many of the stories that bring a bare pedigree to life. Most families were touched by these records, as defendants, witnesses, criminals, victims, and parties to civil actions. It is no surprise that the Cork authors Somerville & Ross chose to use the Resident Magistrate and his court as arena for their stories of Irish society. Quite simply it was the stage where all manner of local issues and disputes were aired. Along with the prison records they are a window into our ancestor's lives and interaction with the growth of the law. The website www.findmypast.ie is exclusively publishing all of this material fully indexed by all personal names and places.

Brian studied History at Trinity College, graduating in 1989.  He subsequently lectured and tutored in the university and since then has also lectured throughout Ireland and the US on history, genealogy and electronic publishing.  Brian's experience in digital technology, as well as his background in history, helped motivate the founding of Eneclann, with Fiona Fitzsimons, in 1998.  Brian specialises in Eneclann's digitisation work, both for commercial clients and for Eneclann's own publications.  He has overseen the development of Eneclann's CD catalogue, as well as the Archive CD Books Ireland project.  Brian is also closely involved in developing Eneclann's online publications, playing a key role in establishing www.findmypast.ie.  This website is a major online resource for Irish genealogical records with over 10 million items online to date, and a further 25 million due out this year.  Brian was also the technical advisor for the landmark Trinity College project to digitise the 1641 Depositions, as well as many other cultural and educational initiatives.

All are welcome to the talk. There is a cover charge of €5 for non-members.

WORKSHOPS ON IRISH ANCESTRY IN UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK

Subject: re workshops on Irish Ancestry In University of Limerick

Information re course...


I write on behalf of the Irish Ancestry Research Centre. We are now
scheduling workshops for the coming year. These skill based workshops are
suitable for anybody interested in researching their family history. It will
provide an introduction to genealogy and the relevant sources, skills and
record-keeping. The workshop assumes no prior experience of historical or
genealogical studies and can be tailored to your needs.
The workshop will focus on key areas such as how to locate online
genealogical sources, both free and subscription based; search online
archives and records; learn to use Griffith's Valuation; learn to access and
search the 1901 and 1911 census and learn how to construct family records
and create your family tree.
To book a place for in house workshop at our training facility on the
University of Limerick Campus or to organise one in your local area please
telephone 061 518355.


IARC Administrator,
Tierney Building,
University of Limerick,
061 518355
www.irisharc.org

CLARE ROOTS SOCIETY CHATTER

Courtesy of Clara Hoyne and Eric Shaw... from Clare Roots Society

From Eric...

The Clonmel Courthouse is quite similar to the one that stood in Ennis near
where the O'Connell Monument is at the top of O Connell street in Ennis
today. The windows on the upper floor differ but other aspects are very
close to the image in the fine painting of the Ennis .

From Clara..

I happened to be in the shop beside the square in
Ennis yesterday and as had seen Eric's photos before I went out I was trying
to visualize where the building stood. It is now more square shaped and on
picture the space in front was more angular.

Click on photos to enlarge...

IRISH CHATTER

With thanks to Irish Culture and Customs...

Sister Mary Katherine entered the Convent of Silence. The Mother Superior said, "Sister, you are welcome here as long as you like, but you may not speak until I direct you to do so". Sister Mary Katherine lived in the convent for 5 years before the Mother Superior said to her, "Sister Mary Katherine, you have been here for 5 years. You may speak two words." Sister Mary Katherine said, "Hard bed."

"I'm sorry to hear that. We will get you a better bed. After another 5 years, Sister Mary Katherine was called by the Mother Superior. "You may say another two words, Sister Mary Katherine." "Cold food," said Sister Mary Katherine, and the Mother Superior assured her that the food would be better in the future. On her 15th anniversary in the community, the Mother Superior again called Sister Mary Katherine into her office. "You may say two words today." "I quit," said Sister Mary Katherine. "It's probably best", said the Mother Superior. "You've done nothing but gripe since you got here."

DID YOU KNOW

1. Until the 1920s, on St. Brigid's Day, at Teltown, Co.Meath, couples could legally marry by simply walking toward each other? If the union didn't work out, they could 'divorce' by walking away from each other at the same place exactly a year and a day later.

2. Supposedly, the tradition of a woman being able to ask a man to marry her on Leap year originated with St. Brigid (or St. Patrick). But there is no evidence to support this.

3. In the liturgical calendar, February 3rd is the feast of St. Blaise which in Ireland and many other countries is observed with the Blessing of the Throats. The blessing is supposed to protect against illness or other problems associated with the throat. It's based on St. Blaise saving the life of a small child who was choking.