Founded in 1936, the Irish Genealogical Research Society is a learned society widely recognised as holding the world’s largest and most important collection of Irish genealogical material in private hands

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10 Mar 2024

Paddy's Day Draw

This coming St Patrick’s Day the IGRS will celebrate Ireland’s patron saint with an exciting celebratory draw for three free annual memberships for the Society. Anyone, anywhere in the world, can take part.

DNA Helps Break Down Irish Brick Wall
15 Feb 2024

DNA Helps Break Down Irish Brick Wall

New talk recording available to members.
Colin Whitney tells us how a DNA match with his daughter led to a breakthrough in tracing his wife's Woods ancestry.

Brownes, Blakes and DNA
10 Feb 2024

The Brownes, the Blakes and DNA

New talk recording available to members.
Ann Cahill tells how a DNA trail jumped the 1840's sources problem to take the family back to the 1200's.

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