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IGSI podcasts
Check out our monthly podcast on the IGSI You Tube Channel. The program is called “This Month at the IGSI” and is hosted by genealogist and IGSI member Dave Miller. The podcasts provide the latest information regarding the Irish Genealogical Society International and what activities are planned for the upcoming month.
 You can visit and subscribe to IGSI's YouTube channel at any time by clicking the YouTube link here, or at the lower right side of our main page (below the upcoming activities).
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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. You can register for the webinar zoom event on our website: irishgenealogical.org.
The Minnesota Vikings will be playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 28th 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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In the June episode of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 12 of season 3) genealogist Dave Miller talks about the June webinar, featuring, Chelley Brekke McClear. Her topic is called “the same name – everywhere in Ireland. Sifting and separating family groups.” This presentation will be held on June 28th This is both a live and webinar event. Ever found a source record that seemed to be your ancestor, only to discover four other men with the same name in the same place at the same time? Chelley will take you through a process she devised using spreadsheets to untangle a Northern Irish case using 19th century records... and how this helped to advance her.
We want to ascertain which James Taylor was our James Taylor for each branch of a tree created to solve a non-parental event (NPE) case for a living person. We compile BMD records to identify different branches of the Taylor families in County Antrim in mid to late 1800s. Chelley explains locating the source records, compiling and analyzed them to group these families and tease out the branches – without tripping over mistakes posted in the trees of other matches. The webinar will begin at 10:30 am and will last until noon Central Daylight Time. The cost of the webinar is $15 for members with a coupon and $20 for non-members. The live event is limited to 40 attendees. You can register for the webinar on our activities page.
Dave also talks about the art and skill of sheep shearing…a huge industry not only in Ireland but also in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. In fact, it is still in practice today in the U.S. Dave interviews both the sheep shearer and the sheep owner and the products she makes from the sheep’s wool.
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In the May episode of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 11 of season 3) genealogist Dave Miller talks about the May webinar, featuring … Elizabeth Williams Gomoll. Her topic is called “Alien Passenger Code.” This presentation will be held on May 31st. This is a webinar only event. Finding an immigrant's name on a passenger list is exciting, but there's more information on that sheet than you might expect. Learn what the cryptic abbreviations and number codes jotted on U.S. customs manifests can reveal about an immigrant's experience when they arrived in "Amerika." The webinar will begin at 10:30 am and will last until noon Central Daylight Time. The cost of the webinar is $15 for members with a coupon and $20 for non-members. You can register for the webinar on our website: irishgenealogical.org.
Dave also talks about a place you can go visit if you plan on traveling to Dublin this year. Plus, Dave interviews an Irish Master Distiller who is now practicing his trade in America. Brian Nation tells Dave how he became a Master Distiller, what brought him to America and how he is practicing his trade.
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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In the April episode of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 10 of season 3) genealogist Dave Miller talks about the April webinar, featuring … Judy G. Russell. Her topic is called “Mr. Blackstone’s Common Law.” This presentation will be held on April 26 th. This is a webinar only event. Ms. Russell will explore William Blackstone's Commentaries on the Law of England and reflect on what became the legal structure of much of the English-speaking world. Its influence on legal development was far-reaching, making Mr. Blackstone's common law a reference work all historical and genealogical researchers often need to consult. This included Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and the United States, as well as within England itself. The webinar will begin at 10:30 am and will last until noon Central Daylight Time. The cost of the webinar is $15 for members with a coupon and $20 for non-members. You can register for the webinar at: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/igsi-webinar-common-law
Dave also discussed a newly discovered book on St. Patrick that might provide us with more information on the life of one of Ireland’s patron saints! The book was written by Heinrich Zimmer who was Germany’s first professor of Celtic Studies. Zimmer’s manuscript was written in 1894 and was a 575-page study of St. Patrick’s life. The book was partially damaged in a fire over a hundred years ago. The book has been archived since 1910 at Berlin-Brandenburg Academy. The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs in conjunction with Trinity College of Dublin and the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy will fund a restoration project of this study of St. Patrick’s past. The project is expected to be completed sometime this year.
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In the March episode of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 9 of season 3) genealogist Dave Miller talks about the activities at the IGSI for March which is a huge month. We are celebrating Irish American Heritage Month. The Irish Heritage Day 2025 will be held on March 12. This will be in conjunction with the Ulster Historical Foundations March Lecture Tour featuring Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt. This will be both an in person and online event. A wide range of topics will make up the workshop. The live event will be held at the Lost Spur Event Center in Eagan, Minnesota. Personal consultations will be available at the Minnesota Genealogy Center the very next day on the 12th of March. Registration for the events and the consultations is required. You can find out more about the in person the online event and the consultations along with registration at the website at irishgenealogical.org.
Dave interviewed Jeff Pokwat, who is a harpist. Jeff talked about the Irish harp, the history behind this musical instrument and why it is so unique compared to other types of harps. Dave also talked to genealogist and author Andrew Kane who has recently published a new book called Townland Atlas of Ulster. This 523-page book helps the reader get a better understanding of land records not only in Ulster but throughout all of Ireland. Janelle Asselin also provides us with an Irish History Minute on the history of voting in Ireland.
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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In the February episode of the "This month at the IGSI" podcast (episode 8 of season 3), genealogist Dave Miller talks about upcoming events for IGSI. Events for February: Irish Saturday on February 8, and virtual webinar Irish Vital Records - Unlock Your Ancestors with Fiona Fitzsimons on February 15. Dave interviews Fintan Mullan of the Ulster Historical Foundation about their upcoming visit to IGSI, when they will visit us for Irish Heritage Day, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Fintan and Gillian Hunt, also of the UHF, will be in Minnesota to educate us on how to find important records online and in-person. They are also offering one-on-one 30-minute consultations on Wednesday March 12, with prior reservations required ( www.ulsterhistoricalfoundation.com). Details about these and other events can be found on our website, www.IrishGenealogical.org. You can register for the February webinar on our website: https://irishgenealogical.org/eventListings.php?nm=34.
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In the January episode of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 7 of season 3) and the very first episode of 2025, genealogist Dave Miller talks about the January webinar, featuring …Mark Thompson. The webinar is entitled, Using Artificial Intelligence to Research Documents & Letters. This presentation will be held on January 4 th. This is a webinar only event. Mark will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can assist you in analyzing and researching your family’s personal archives, on paper or online. Whether you need to summarize large documents to easily identify names and relationships, or to develop a "cast of characters" or timeline in complex documents, AI tools can make your research more efficient and effective. Mark will also introduce you with terms like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and more. He will explain how AI can "lighten the load" of research and help you reveal rich history deep in your family archive! The webinar will begin at 10:30 am and will last until noon Central Time. The cost of the webinar is $15 for members with a coupon and $20 for non-members. You can register for the webinar on our website: https://irishgenealogical.org/eventListings.php?nm=34
Dave also interviewed IGSI Co-President Walt Rothwell who will go over the webinars that have already been determined for 2025 including some hybrid webinars. He will also talk about the plans for the Ulster Historical Foundation visit in March and the day long hybrid presentations.
The podcast also features the latest Irish History Minute. In this segment, Janelle discusses the 1916 Easter Uprising in Ireland the events that led to the uprising and the end results. These stories along with the entire episode and previous podcast episodes are available on the IGSI YouTube channel and on our website: https://irishgenealogical.org/cpage.php?pt=174
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In the December edition of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 6 of season 3) and the last episode of the year, genealogist Dave Miller talks about the December webinar, featuring …Dr. Thomas Finan. The Medieval Origins of Irish Genealogy. An Archeologist’s perspective. This presentation will be held on December 7th. This is a webinar only event and is free to the public. Dr. Finan who is a descendant of Roscommon will explore how the medieval Irish established the ancestry and heraldry that we pursue today. Many source records remain accessible today including documents, maps and landscape information. Dr. Finan will discuss a dig in Roscommon on Castle Island where they unearthed the mysteries from 13th Century Ireland. Dr. Finan is a professor of medieval history and archeology at St. Louis University. You can register for the webinar on our website: irishgenealogical.org.
We will also be featuring our end of the year segment and show all the various segments that aired this past year. We featured Irish musician Jim Sharkey who we interviewed earlier this year.
The podcast also features the latest Irish History Minute. In this segment, Janelle discusses the Irish Calendar and the history of the calendars through the past century and the various dates throughout the year that are marked on the calendar and celebrated by the Irish. These stories and previous podcast episodes are available on the IGSI YouTube channel and on our website: irishgenealogical.org.
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