Merriman Research & Training

We are almost finished with series 3 of 'The Genealogy Radio Show' and our contributors this season have been absolutely great. The archived shows can all now be accessed on  The Genealogy Radio Show Archive  and include series 1, Series 2 and Series 3 to date. Themes for series 3  include the following: Surnames and Sources with Dr Paul MacCotter        Anglo Norman Lynches who settled in Galway  Professor Paul B. McNulty The Tuke Assisted Emigration scheme and Irish who settled in Minnesota - Dr Regina Donlon Nicholas Rynne, GAA * Christmas broadcast due to air Christmas week Records prior to the 1800s for Irish genealogy research - Lorna Moloney The Tithe Applotments explored - Lorna Moloney George Boole*200 - Olivia Frawley Drawing your family tree part II - Case studies - Susan Kirk Ryan Quakerism Explored - Noel Jenkins Irish Policemen - Tracing your ancestors in the force - Jim Herlihy Exploring Feasts and Festivals - Treasa Kerrigan Parish Registers explo

Last call for Ancestral Connections course in Cork

Dromana Seminar 3 July The History, Architecture and Art of the Blackwater Valley and beyond. An exciting programme of lectures presented by leading authorities in their field, covering turbulent times in Irish history. Commemorating the 800th anniversary of the granting of the custody of Waterford and Desmond to Thomas FitzAnthony by King John in 1215. Chair Dr. Dagmar Ó Riain Raedel 10.00 – 10.45 Registration 11.00 – 11.30 Ken Nicholls — ” The Geraldines of the Decies” 11.30 – 12.00 Dr. Diarmuid Scully — “The civilised and the savage Gerald of Wales on the Geraldines and the Irish”. 12.00 – 12.30 Julian Walton — ” Woodhouse and the MacThomas Geraldines in Co. Waterford.” 13.00 – 13.30 Buffet lunch 14.30 – 15.00 Dr. Anthony Malcomson “The formidable women of the family”15.00 – 15.30 Robert O’Byrne — “Context and Contents – Dromana” 15.30 – 16.00 Peter Murray — “Dromana in Art 1600 – 1800″ 16.30 Official opening: Opening Ceremony at Dromana 4:30pm July 3rd The days proce

We operate guided research tours to archives, libraries and local centres in Ireland. We focus on family history research requirements and provide bespoke consultations to groups and individuals. 1. Dublin Archives - Researching your Roots in Ireland Guided introduction to the National Library &  National Archives available by request. Residential Archive research trip 3 day research trip. This is scheduled for the 6-8 July 2015.For more details and booking contact researchinireland@merrimantraining.com For detail   Merriman Tours - Researching in Ireland 2015 2. Research with a difference in Provinces and regions in Ireland -  Consultations can be arranged on request. Email researchinireland@merrimantraining.com 3. Develop Your Personal Irish Research Plan We develop personal itineraries for you to get the best out of your research when coming to Ireland to search for your ancestry. You can supply your details and we can generate a research plan best suited to your