Merriman Research & Training

Raidio Corcabaiscinn is a community radio station dedicated to community initiatives, educational disadvantage and radio shows. It offers a wide mix of programmes and involves volunteers, presenters, radio technicians and outside broadcasters. Lorna Moloney produces and presents the Genealogy Radio show which airs each week live at 4p.m. This series is aptly titled Clans and Surnames which is the main theme of the show for 2017. Nicholas Rynne produces the RCB Sports Show. It airs between 6 and 7 each Monday and repeats on Tuesday at 4p.m. and these shows are podcast afterwards. The Sport's show covers local, National and International sports events. Our aim is to keep the listeners informed of all local sports event and upcoming fixtures. Nicholas previews shows with special guests and Nicholas will be introducing a new blog to keep his audience informed.

Free Genealogy Workshops - Clans and Surnames - April 4th, 5th and 6th - Limerick Lifelong Learning Week We are delighted to offer three wonderful workshops free of charge during Limerick Lifelong Learning week . Three venues are available. They are as follows: April 4th : City Hall, Limerick City, 10:30 -12:30 April 5th : University of Limerick 19:00 -21:00 April 6th:  King John's Castle  14:30 -16:30 You can book your ticket free of charge through  Clans and Surnames Genealogy Workshops

Our Family History Fair Day is nearly here and this will be on at the Great National Abbeycourt Hotel, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary commencing at 12.00 Noon - 4p.m. on Sunday 11 December so you've got time for a lie in. It promises to be a great day in Nenagh and we will be on hand to offer the following information: 1. Clans and Surnames with Lorna Moloney & Sandra Bamber of Merriman research. We have starter pack advice for Irish family history www.clansandsurnames.com/irishclans research, info on family history clubs, archival trips to the Irish family history centre and info on our wonderful event in Irish family research planned for May 15 -19, www.clansandsurnames.com/irishclans 2. Michael C. Keane - From Laois to Kerry author- expert and writer in Irish family history research m.keane@ucc.ie 3. https://www.irishfamilyhistorycentre.com/ and information on tracing your Irish history Free month subscription to the website 4. Treasa Kerri...

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Ancestral Connections, Irish Genealogy Summer School at University College Cork takes place from 26th June - 2 July 2016. Our timetable can be viewed at  Ancestral Connections-26-june-2-july-2016-timetable If you have an interest in tracing your Irish roots then this is perfect for you; the week-long school is directed towards those with a strong interest in personal family research. It involves talks, workshops and field-trips from Genealogical experts. Ancestral Connections promises to delight those with a strong interest in tracing family history. Booking is available for a variety of sessions, from the full week with accommodation to non-residential options and on a daily basis. Run by Lorna Moloney along with help by various lecturers and professionals, this week-long course is for people from all walks of life, from the casual newcomer, to the seasoned professional. All ages from young adults to older visitors are welcome. Registration is now open and please do ...

Who Do You Think You Are 2016 certainly delivered what it promised this year at the NEC, in Birmingham. Birmingham was known as 'The City of a Thousand Trades' one hundred years ago. Now it can be known as the best venue for the world's largest family history show. The celebrities for the show included Anita Rani, Yorkshire-born presenter and star of Strictly Come Dancing. Sir Tony Robinson joined experts on the Ancestry stand. Eric Knowles identified and dated family heirlooms. The highlight for me was the talk by Dr Turi King on 'Discovering Richard III'. I can't wait to go to the visitor centre at Leicester at  http://www.kriii.com/ . Dr King revealed fascinating research into Richard III's DNA. I purchased Treeview the new software for research and I'll keep you posted as to how I like this tool and whether I find it useful for family history research. One of the most useful purchases I made was The Family History Work Book  from Rydale F...