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Hoffman Research Library hours:
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10 am - 5 pm |
| Wednesdays |
10 am - 4 pm |
| Thursdays |
10 am - 6 pm |
| Saturdays |
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Irish Research in the Public Records Office
(PRONI): In Belfast or online, it's not just Ulster!
A virtual presentation on Zoom
Saturday, November 15
10:30 AM - Noon CST (UTC-6)
Presented by Dave Miller
Dave is a Wisconsin-based professional genealogist with deep connections in Ireland, and the host of our podcast This Month at the IGSI ( irishgenealogical.org/cpage.php?pt=174), He will share his strategies for mining this vast archive of ancestral records.
The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) archive in Belfast contains millions of historical and genealogical documents that date back centuries. It can be of great value to the genealogist and family historian, and these records are not limited to what we now know as Northern Ireland!
Dave will discuss both online and in-person visit to find essential records of your ancestors. He will provide examples of the records that are available from his own research. Don’t forget, as a researcher, that the place we know as “Ireland” has changed greatly over the centuries, and your crucial records can appear in unexpected places!
Audience level: all
The Discount Code will be sent to members via email and is posted on IGSI’s member-only webpage ( link). You can reach the IGSI Education team at Education@IrishGenealogical.org
November Podcast available for viewing
 In the November episode of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 4 of season 5) genealogist Dave Miller, in the fifth episode of season 4, talks Irish Saturday and the November webinar that he will be hosting. The webinar will be on November 15th and begin at 10:30 am and will last until noon Central Time.
Dave will be talking about the Public Records Records Office of Northern Ireland or (PRONI). The webinar is called Irish Research in the Public Records Office (PRONI): In Belfast or online, it's not just Ulster! Dave will be providing a little history of the archive and its present location. He will be discussing important topics before you even board the plane to Belfast and how to apply for the readers’ room card when you get there. He will also mention records that one can find at PRONI and what Gems are there that will guide you in your family research. PRONI has records that date back centuries and the staff does a wonderful job preserving those records. And the documents just don’t apply to Ulster. You might be surprised what records are available and how that might impact your family research.
Janelle Asselin spoke to the genealogy librarian at the Wisconsin Historical Society on the contents at both the library and archive that would be of value to the family historian. You don’t have to be from Wisconsin to search for the documents there. In addition to Wisconsin and U.S. records in their collection, they also have many Canadian records available to the public. Janelle discovered in her conversation what documents are available and how to find them.
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Your Opportunity to Celebrate Irish Heritage and Culture
As we head into the end of 2025, the Irish Genealogical Society International (IGSI) needs your assistance to continue our important mission by reaching our fundraising goal of $15,000. Every donation, regardless of size, helps us reach our goals and enhance what IGSI can offer.
Your support will go towards exciting new and ongoing initiatives in the following areas:
- Educational webinars, classes, and hybrid events featuring renowned Irish genealogy, history, and culture experts
- Expanding and improving our technology and equipment, including an upgraded website with a responsive, mobile-friendly design
- Publications such as our award-winning research journal The Septs and eNewsletter Ginealas
- Maintaining and growing our library research collection at the Minnesota Genealogy Center’s Hoffman Research Library, which is already one of the largest Irish genealogical collections in the United States
- Expanded access for members to research materials both in person and online
- Connecting the Irish diaspora with their culture and heritage through social and cultural events like the Minnesota Irish Fair, NJ Irish Fest, and Milwaukee Irish Fest
- Growing IGSI membership and volunteers to increase bandwidth for additional programs and initiatives, through outreach on social media, advertising, our blog, and our YouTube channel
Members know that we offer a range of services tied to Irish genealogy, culture, history, and heritage. But did you know that we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so when you donate to support these services, that donation is tax deductible?
To donate now or at any time please visit the Donate page. You can donate via credit card, debit card, PayPal, or if you would prefer to send a check for your contribution, please send it to:
IGSI
1385 Mendota Heights Rd., Ste 100
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
For those of you eligible to make Qualified Charitable Distributions ("QCD"), we hope you consider making a gift to IGSI via that option. Details are available on the Donate page.
Thank you for supporting the Irish Genealogical Society International. If you have already made a generous donation to IGSI or supported us in other ways this past year we are so very grateful.
Thank you,
Irish Genealogical Society International
Family Tapestries Video Features IGSI
Filmed and produced by sponsor Family Tapestries, this elegant short video features Irish Heritage Day.
IGSI Does Not Endorse Genealogy Researchers
It has recently come to our attention that the IGSI logo is displayed on a website offering Irish research services. Due to concerns about the site's authenticity and the unauthorized use of our logo, we are working to have it removed. We caution you to be diligent when hiring genealogy researchers. For assistance in finding and screening qualified researchers, you may want to consult the Association of Professional Genealogists ( www.apgen.org) for North American researchers. Or, for researchers in Ireland, Irish libraries or heritage centers, or the Accredited Genealogists Ireland ( https://accreditedgenealogists.ie/) website.
Minnesota Genealogy Center
1385 Mendota Heights Rd, Suite 100
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120
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November 15
Irish Research in the Public Records Office (PRONI): In Belfast or online, it's not just Ulster!
10:30 AM - Noon CST (UTC-6) Presented by Dave Miller $15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members Click here to see ...
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December 6
How can I best find source records on the MyHeritage.com Library Edition?
10:30 AM - Noon CST (UTC-6) Presented by Daniel Horowitz Free and open to all, but registration is required! MyHeritage is an online ...
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December 13
Irish Saturday
Stop by the library for Irish research help. Check www.mngs.org on the day you plan to visit, to make sure the library is open. ...
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January 10
Irish Saturday
Stop by the library for Irish research help. Check www.mngs.org on the day you plan to visit, to make sure the library is open. ...
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