NEHGS and The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA) St. Patrick’s Day Seminar in Boston

John Hamrock will be attending the NEHGS and The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA) St. Patrick’s Day Seminar in Boston, Massachusetts on Saturday, March 14, 2009, 9:30 AM—12:30 PM
This second annual jointly sponsored half-day seminar will feature two presentations, Irish Archives, Libraries and Genealogy Centres by Robert O'Neill, Ph.D and Public Health Records in Massachusetts: a Resource for Irish Family History. Robert K. O'Neill is the Burns Librarian at Boston College. He is the editor of Irish Libraries: Archives, Museums & Genealogical Centres. Marie Daly, Marie Daly is Director of Library Services at the New England Historic Genealogical Society. She is the past president and co-founder of TIARA (The Irish Ancestral Research Association) and has been researching, lecturing, and writing about Irish genealogy since 1976. This event is free and open to TIARA and NEHGS members.

John will bring along copies of his book, Tracing Your Roscommon Ancestors, for those who want to take advantage of his brief visit to his native city, Boston.

Ancestor.ie Now Offers Irish Family History Research Credits Online

Effective 14 February 2009, Ancestor.ie and John Hamrock now offer Irish Family History Research Credits in units of euro 50.00 per hour. These can be purchased in a safe and secure manner via Paypal directly on http://www.ancestor.ie. Many people both in Ireland and across the globe have been availing of this service.

In addition, hourly units for Irish Family History Library research can also be purchased online for units of euro 30.00 per hour.

Last but not least, Ancestor.ie assists people in Irish passport applications. Rates have recently been reduced so check out this service now.

John Hamrock to attend 'Who Do You Think You Are? Live' 2009 Exhibition

John Hamrock will be attending the 'Who Do You Think You Are? Live' exhibition being held from Friday, 27 February 2009, to Sunday, 1 March 2009, at the Olympia in London. He will be bringing a supply of his books, Tracing Your Roscommon Ancestors, for those interested in Irish genealogy. Vendors who are interested in selling the book and hobbyists interested in buying the book will have a chance to meet John at the Olympia that weekend. People can also contact John Hamrock beforehand at john.hamrock@yahoo.ie or +353 (0)87 0505296.

The web site for the event is http://www.whodoyouthinkyouarelive.co.uk/

Looking forward to seeing you there!