Merriman Research & Training

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 b...

The Genealogy Radio Show - Autumn - Winter 2014 from Lorna Moloney

This genealogy summer school offers a complete course in the latest Irish genealogy research, as one would expect from a summer school held in UCC, one of the world’s leading universities. All aspects of the subject are covered by a series of  42 presentations and ‘hands on’ workshops given by a selection of Ireland’s leading genealogical lecturers and experts. The latest online and offline sources are described and explained in presentations which will be of great interest to the seeker of Irish roots and family history, whether beginner or expert. We offer a range of different packages to suit your genealogy research needs. Genealogy sources, and approaches are described and explained in presentations which will be of great interest to the seeker of Irish roots and family history. It is suitable for genealogy enthusiasts. Thankfully, it is not all work. A number of field trips are offered featuring sites and locations in West Waterford, Dungarvan and Youghal., Not for...

Dromana 800 July 2015

New courses in genealogy in Tulla and Ennis, Co. Clare commencing 2 October to 27 November. Drawing your family tree in both traditional and digital formats is being taught by Lorna Moloney who currently coordinates the International Summer School in Irish Genealogy at UCC. These Genealogy class will teach you how to create your family tree and provide the software skills to create a digital version also. The venue in Tulla is Cnoc Na Gaoithe and the evening class commences at 7-9 on 2 October for eight weeks. For details of cost and booking please contact Lorna at merrimanresearch@gmail.com or 085-8721184