Event—Public Programming

Irish Genealogy Research Program

Join experts from the Ulster Historical Foundation as they describe the ins and outs of genealogical research focused on the Emerald Isle.

This program will be held in-person at the Newberry and livestreamed on Zoom. The online version of this event will be live captioned. Please register below.

Veteran genealogists Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt of the Ulster Historical Foundation will introduce researchers of all levels to selected topics in Irish genealogical research and share how to get started with researching emigrant ancestors from the north of Ireland.

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Speakers

Fintan Mullan is Executive Director of the Ulster Historical Foundation and has been responsible for the management of this successful Belfast-based, educational non-profit since 2001.

Gillian Hunt is Research Officer with the Ulster Historical Foundation and is responsible for management of the Foundation’s many genealogical activities.

Cost and Registration

This program is free and open to all. Advance registration required.

Registration opens February 1.

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