Are you wishing to find out more about your Irish ancestors? Have you been thinking of what to do or where to go for your 2024 Summer vacation? Have you always wanted to visit some of  Ireland’s famous landmarks and journey through the country’s beautiful landscape? Unlock your  family story with one of Ulster Historical Foundation’s 2024 Family History Conferences!

“Early Bird” Registration ends 19 January 2024

Ulster Historical Foundation will be running two Family History Conferences in 2024. Register for one of these programmes BEFORE 19 January 2024 to take advantage of “Early Bird” prices.

04 – 11 September 2024

 “Early Bird” Price – £1,100
 Price after 19 January – £1,175

06 – 11 October 2024

 “Early Bird” Price – £849.99
 Price after 19 January – £899.00

Tracing Your Irish Ancestors, 04 – 11 September, 2024

Ulster Historical Foundation’s classic 8-day conference programme returns in September 2024!

Running from 04 until 11 September 2024, this programme will include brand new tours to famous historic sites across the island of Ireland including Kilmainham Gaol and Newgrange, and
crucially for the research enthusiast, all your time can alternatively be spent researching in the archives of Belfast with the Foundation’s team of researchers (or a mix of the two).

Assisted personal research, talks, tours and sightseeing are all part of the eclectic, friendly and fun mix of Tracing Your Irish Ancestors.

Register now for September 2024 Conference

Researching Your Irish Ancestors, 06 – 11 October, 2024

This enhanced research programme offers you the chance to spend a week researching in the archives each day being guided and supported by our team of researchers, and presents a great opportunity to break down any genealogical brick walls and unlock your family history.

This programme will be limited to a maximum capacity of 30 people meaning that you will experience more one-on-one time with Ulster Historical Foundation’s research team than you would at any of our other conferences and classes.

Register now for October 2024 Conference

 

We are delighted to announce the publication of our latest issue of ‘Irish Genealogy Matters’, in which we keep our readers abreast of all of the latest developments in the Irish Family History Foundation and new records online! Click on the image above to read the newsletter in full. We hope you enjoy!

 

 

 

We are delighted to announce the publication of our latest issue of ‘Irish Genealogy Matters’, in which we keep our readers abreast of all of the latest developments in the Irish Family History Foundation and new records online! Click on the image above to read the newsletter in full. We hope you enjoy!

 

 

 

“I couldn’t have planned a better trip. I gained a lot of experience with Irish genealogical sources at PRONI and online. The visits to museums and historical homes and sites were both instructive and entertaining; they gave me a different perspective on my ancestors’ lives before they emigrated to the United States. I want to come back!”

Mary Anne Hamilton – Illinois, USA

Running from 06-13 September 2023 Ulster Historical Foundation’s Tracing your Irish Ancestors Family History Conference offers a varied and exciting mix of research opportunities in the archives of Belfast and a choice of tours to a number of historic sites across the island of Ireland.

The Foundation’s popular family history conferences are therefore ideally suited to the keen family historian who will be given assistance by experienced genealogists throughout the week and also those who favour learning more about the Ireland of their ancestors.

The Choice Is Yours!

During the conference programme you will be able to shape your own experiences by choosing to either research in the archives or join the Ulster Historical Foundation’s staff and guides on daily excursions through Ireland’s beautiful landscape to some of its most historic sites – or a mixture of the two!

For the research enthusiast, you can spend all your time in the archives if you wish to do so. Ulster Historical Foundation’s team of researchers know the archives and how to mine the information for your family tree. Working closely with the Foundation’s research team and being able to have dedicated one-on-one time with different researchers will greatly improve your chances of finding your elusive ancestors.

 

Choose to research in the archives or visit some of Ireland’s most historic sites

For those who are interested in learning more about the land and experiences of their ancestors, Tracing your Irish Ancestors extensive programme of tours will take you through the rolling Irish countryside to award-winning visitor attractions and other sites of international renown.

Various tours across the week will see you have the chance to travel through the Glens of Antrim, winding between its picturesque villages and unforgettable scenic locations, before going on to experience the stark beauty of the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was voted the fourth greatest natural wonder in the United Kingdom.

In just 7 days, you will have the chance to experience, explore and learn more about over 6,000 years of Irish history as you; explore the passage tombs of Newgrange and Knowth at Brú na Bóinne (considered one of the top ten visitor attractions in Ireland by National Geographic); visit the site of the Battle of the Boyne, one of the most significant events in Irish and European history; learn more about the history of “the troubles” in Northern Ireland as you visit Crumlin Road Gaol and receive a guided tour along Derry’s famous walls; experience what has been called “the world’s leading tourist attraction” by the World Travel Awards and uncover the story and legacy of the Titanic with a visit to Titanic Belfast; tour one of the best-preserved medieval structures in all of Ireland that is still inhabited by the descendants of the original occupants at Killyleagh Castle; and witness the impeccably maintained and award winning gardens of Mount Stewart, the historically significant stately home of the Londonderry family.

A full summary of the tour programme can be found here  https://www.ancestryireland.com/family-history-conference/summer/itinerary/

All of this and more!

Register now with just a £100 deposit

From 20 April until 19 May, register for Tracing you Irish Ancestors September 2023 with just a £100 deposit! (normally £350)*

Places are filling up fast so reserve your place now, with a deposit of only £100 (GBP) per person! Given the current low value of sterling (GBP) against other currencies now is a particularly good time for overseas visitors to purchase.

Click here for more information https://www.ancestryireland.com/family-history-conference/summer/how-to-book/

 

We are delighted to announce the publication of our latest issue of ‘Irish Genealogy Matters’, in which we keep our readers abreast of all of the latest developments in the Irish Family History Foundation and new records online! Click on the image above to read the newsletter in full. We hope you enjoy!

 

 

 

Are you wishing to find out more about your Irish ancestors? Have you been thinking of what to do or
where to go for your next vacation? Have you always wanted to visit some of Ireland’s famous
landmarks and journey through the country’s beautiful landscape?

Ulster Historical Foundation will be running two family history events in 2023, and one of
these programmes may be exactly what you are looking for!

For over 30 years Ulster Historical Foundation’s family history tours, conferences and research
programmes have been all about helping those with Irish and Scots-Irish ancestry trace their
roots and find deeper connections with the land of their ancestors.

‘Early Bird’ Registration – Ends 28 February!

Be sure to sign up before 28 February 2023 to take advantage of Ulster Historical Foundation’s
‘Early Bird’ registration prices. Register today with a deposit of £350pp!

• • Tracing your Irish Ancestors, 06-13 September 2023 – £1,125pp (price after 28 February, £1,175pp)
    https://www.ancestryireland.com/family-history-conference/summer/how-to-book/)
  • Researching your Irish Ancestors, 08-13 October 2023 – £839.99pp (price after 28 February, £875pp)
    https://www.ancestryireland.com/family-history-conference/autumn/book-now/)

Tracing your Irish Ancestors, 06-13 September 2023

During this seven-day conference, participants will be able to shape their own experiences
and make treasured memories by choosing to either research in the Public Record Office of
Northern Ireland (PRONI) alongside Ulster Historical Foundation’s experienced team of
researchers or take part in daily excursions through Ireland’s beautiful landscape, visiting
some of its most historic and world-renowned sites.

Assisted personal research, talks, tours and sightseeing are all part of the eclectic, friendly and fun
mix of Tracing Your Irish Ancestors.

Click here for more information

Researching your Irish Ancestors, 08-13 October 2023

This enhanced research programme offers participants the chance to spend a week
researching in the archives each day being guided and supported by Ulster Historical
Foundation’s team of researchers. Researching your Irish Ancestors presents a great
opportunity to break down your genealogical “brick walls” and unlock your family history.

This programme will have a maximum capacity of 25 people meaning that you will
experience more one-on-one time with the Foundation’s research team than you would at
any other similar programme.

Click here for more information

We are delighted to announce the addition of 1,806 new Kerry Roman Catholic marriage records to our database at Roots Ireland. They are as follows:

• Dromtariffe marriages, 1832-1899 (1,806 records).

For an up to date list of sources for Kerry and to search these records, go to kerry.rootsireland.ie and login or subscribe as required.

We are delighted to announce the publication of our latest issue of ‘Irish Genealogy Matters’, in which we keep our readers abreast of all of the latest developments in the Irish Family History Foundation and new records online! Click on the image above to read the newsletter in full. We hope you enjoy!

 

 

 

We are delighted to announce the addition of 3,295 new Kerry Roman Catholic baptismal and marriage records to our database at Roots Ireland. They are as follows:

• Prior baptisms, 1850-1899 (2,500 records);
• Prior marriages, 1850-1899 (795 records).

For an up to date list of sources for Kerry and to search these records, go to kerry.rootsireland.ie and login or subscribe as required.