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April Podcast available for viewing

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In the April episode of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 10 of season 3) genealogist Dave Miller talks about the April webinar, featuring … Judy G. Russell. Her topic is called “Mr. Blackstone’s Common Law.” This presentation will be held on April 26th. This is a webinar only event. Ms. Russell will explore William Blackstone's Commentaries on the Law of England and reflect on what became the legal structure of much of the English-speaking world. Its influence on legal development was far-reaching, making Mr. Blackstone's common law a reference work all historical and genealogical researchers often need to consult. This included Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and the United States, as well as within England itself. The webinar will begin at 10:30 am and will last until noon Central Daylight Time. The cost of the webinar is $15 for members with a coupon and $20 for non-members. You can register for the webinar at: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/igsi-webinar-common-law
 
Dave also discussed a newly discovered book on St. Patrick that might provide us with more information on the life of one of Ireland’s patron saints! The book was written by Heinrich Zimmer who was Germany’s first professor of Celtic Studies. Zimmer’s manuscript was written in 1894 and was a 575-page study of St. Patrick’s life. The book was partially damaged in a fire over a hundred years ago. The book has been archived since 1910 at Berlin-Brandenburg Academy. The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs in conjunction with Trinity College of Dublin and the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy will fund a restoration project of this study of St. Patrick’s past. The project is expected to be completed sometime this year.
 
 
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Members-only: Free viewing of December webinar

 Tracing Medieval Roots: Genealogy in Ireland from the Medieval to the Modern Era
 
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Dr Thomas Finan is a professor of medieval history and archaeology at Saint LouisUniversity is a scholar of medieval Ireland. For over 20 years he has led a "dig" in County Roscommon to examine the site of a medieval castle (of the MacDermot lords of Moylurg), unearthing mysteries of 13th century rural Ireland. A proud descendent of Roscommon Irish, Dr. Finan is also active in several digital projects analyzing collections of medieval genealogical material. Hear and see of the ancient Irish world they are revealing.
 


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.


Library Hours

Note revised hours for 2025 for Hoffman Research Library:
Mondays  10 am - 6 pm
Wednesdays 10 am - 4 pm
Thursdays  10 am - 6 pm
Saturdays  10 am - 4 pm
 * Note that the Library will be closed if volunteers are not available to assist researchers. Check the MN Genealogical Society's website at https://mngs.org/Welcome-to-Hoffman-Research-Library for notice of schedule changes or weather-related closures.

 

IGSI is on Instagram!

IGSI now has an Instagram account for anyone who wants a new way to stay up to date on the latest happenings with our organization. In addition to regular posts with IGSI news and information, posts will also include tidbits about Irish places, news, and history and happenings in the genealogical community. If you're on Instagram, you can follow us at @IrishGenSI 
 


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April 26
Mr. Blackstone's Common Law
10:30 AM - Noon CDT (UCT-5) Presented by Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL - The Legal Genealogist® $15 for IGSI members (with Discount ...
May 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.  ...
May 31
Unlocking Alien Passenger Codes
10:30 AM - Noon CDT (UTC-5) Presented by Elizabeth Williams Gomoll, CG $15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members   Finding ...
June 14
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.  ...
June 28
The Same Name – Everywhere
10:30 AM - Noon CDT (UTC-5) Presented by Chelley Brekke McClear $15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members   Ever thought ...