* Note that the Library will be closed if volunteers are not available to assist researchers. Check the MN Genealogical Society's website at https://mngs.org/Welcome-to-Hoffman-Research-Library for notice of schedule changes or weather-related closures.

Family Tapestries Video Features IGSI

Filmed and produced by sponsor Family Tapestries, this elegant short video features Irish Heritage Day.

Visit https://irishgenealogical.org/cpage.php?pt=224 for more information, and log in to Member Discounts for a special offer from Family Tapestries.

July Podcast available for viewing

In the July episode of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 1 of season 4) genealogist Dave Miller, in the first episode of season 4, talks about the July webinar featuring Joe Hunter. His topic is called “New Tools & Tricks with Maps for Genealogy Research.” This presentation will be held on July 19th. This will be an online presentation only. The webinar will begin at 10:30 am and will last until noon Central Time.

Maps have long been used by most genealogists to assist in their research. Using different tools and approaches with these same maps can add context, substance, and an endless supply of exciting ways to enhance your family history. The saga of our access to historic maps spans “space & time” in a way that profiles the field of genealogy itself: from dusty worn treasures in repositories to now digitized versions that offer access and customization IF ONLY you know how! Joe will demonstrate several ways to incorporate these tools when using maps to detail and explain your research in a creative form.

The cost of the webinar is $15 for members with a coupon and $20 for non-members. Register for the webinar zoom event e: https://irishgenealogical.org/eventListings.php?nm=34. Members can find the discount code on the member discounts page https://irishgenealogical.org/cpage.php?pt=170.

The Minnesota Vikings will be playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 28^th at Croke Park in Dublin. This will be the very first regular season NFL game held in Ireland. So, do you know any Gaeilge terms regarding American football? Well Dave spoke to Mollie Guidera who teaches a course in Gaeilge on her website Irishwithmollie.com. She provided some English to Gaeilge words that will help those who are planning the trip to Croke Park in September or just want to impress your friends and family if you’re watching the game on television. These include words like touchdown, field goal and what to say to the person behind the counter at halftime when you want to order your pint!

These stories along with the entire episode and previous podcast episodes are available on the IGSI YouTube channel and on our website: irishgenealogical.org.

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You can visit IGSI's YouTube channel at any time by clicking the YouTube link above right or at the lower right side of our main page (below the upcoming activities).

New Tools & Tricks with Maps for Genealogy Research

Saturday, July 19

A virtual presentation on Zoom

10:30 AM - Noon CDT (UTC-5)

Presented by Joe Hunter

$15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members

Maps (old and new) are a key resource for genealogists. New tools and approaches with maps can add context, substance, and endless creative ways to enhance your family history. Our access to historic mimics the story of genealogy itself: from dusty worn treasures in repositories to now-digitized versions that offer access and customization IF ONLY you know how! Joe will demonstrate several ways to incorporate new tools for your maps.

Audience level: all. Click here for details or to register: irishgenealogical.org/detail/eventDetail.php?er=229

Visiting the Minnesota Irish Fair?

The Minnesota Irish Fair is back August 8 - 10 at Harriet Island in St. Paul.

Coming to the Twin Cities for the Fair? Don't forget that August 9 is our monthly Irish Saturday at the Hoffman Research Library in Mendota Heights. See our Library page for information about our collection. Stop in between 10am - 6pm to visit with our volunteers and get familiar with our large research collection!

Volunteer

We’re looking for friendly IGSI members who live in the Twin Cities area to share the word about IGSI programs and services at the Irish Fair. Sign on to help for 4-hour shifts: Saturday 10am - 6pm at this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA5AC22A4F9C16-56613436-igsi (opens in a new browser tab)

Three volunteers per shift -- helpers will be needed to set up on Friday and take down on Sunday at closing.

Visit with IGSI members and the Twin Cities Irish community
Share information about IGSI
Enjoy food, music and everything Irish before or after your shift
And maybe even connect with cousins and add to your family tree!

There is a $15-25 daily entry fee to the Fair. Volunteers who register to work an open shift at the IGSI table at the Fair will be eligible for an entry pass for that day. Sign up to volunteer early!

Email Volunteers@IrishGenealogical.org if you want to help!

IGSI Does Not Endorse Genealogy Researchers

It has recently come to our attention that the IGSI logo is displayed on a website offering Irish research services. Due to concerns about the site's authenticity and the unauthorized use of our logo, we are working to have it removed. We caution you to be diligent when hiring genealogy researchers. For assistance in finding and screening qualified researchers, you may want to consult the Association of Professional Genealogists (www.apgen.org) for North American researchers. Or, for researchers in Ireland, Irish libraries or heritage centers, or the Accredited Genealogists Ireland (https://accreditedgenealogists.ie/) website.

IGSI is on Instagram!

GSI now has an Instagram account for anyone who wants a new way to stay up to date on the latest happenings with our organization. In addition to regular posts with IGSI news and information, posts will also include tidbits about Irish places, news, and history and happenings in the genealogical community. If you're on Instagram, you can follow us at @IrishGenSI

IGSI has our own Google Site Search

Our website has been indexed by Google, so you can search for terms within the website. Enter your search terms in the box below, and click Search.

Links will appear to pages on our site with the terms you search. With the recent expansion of the Learn! section of the website, Site Search may be a helpful tool to find information you are seeking.

Give it a try! Search for a topic or location.

Please note that members-only content, such as the surname interest database, The Septs, and Gineals, are not included in this search, as they are protected by login.

Site Search is in the main menu (at left).

Minnesota Genealogy Center

1385 Mendota Heights Rd, Suite 100
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120

Questions? Contact us at questions@irishgenealogical.org

July 12

Irish Saturday

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July 19

New Tools & Tricks with Maps for Genealogy Research

10:30 AM - Noon CDT (UTC-5) Presented by Joe Hunter $15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members Click here to see ...

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August 9

Irish Saturday

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August 23

Researching Presbyterian Ancestors in Ireland

10:30 AM - Noon CDT (UTC-5) Presented by William Roulston $15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members Click here to see ...

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September 27

NUCMC & Its Newer Cousins: Free Keys to “Lost” Ancestral Manuscript Records

10:30 AM - Noon CDT (UTC-5) Presented by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG®, FMGS, FUGA $15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members Where ...

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