Welcome to the new IGSI website!

View our overview video for an orientation to the new website (opens in a new browser window).

On this site you will need to update your password in order to log in as a member. All members received an email message on 9-27-2026 with instructions for how to do this, as it is not perfectly obvious.

A video demonstration on the new Member Profile is coming soon. Any previous entries in the Surname Database still exist, but we are preparing this further before you will be able to explore it.

Questions or problems with the transition? Send an email to WebEditor@IrishGenealogical.org

Minnesota Genealogy Center hours

The Hoffman Research Library is the home of the IGSI Irish research collection. On the second Saturday each month ISGI volunteers are on hand to assist with your Irish ancestral research.

New podcast available for viewing

In the November episode of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 5 of season 5), genealogist Dave Miller talks about all the events scheduled for the month of November with the IGSI as we continue through the autumns.

"Irish Saturday" during the month of November which will be held on November 14^th. That will be held at the Hoffman Research library which is located at the Minnesota Genealogy Center in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. If you’re in the area and have a Genealogy question regarding your Irish research, be sure to stop by.

The November webinar will be with Dr. William Roulston. Dr. Roulston’s program is titled “Researching 19th-Century Irish Ancestors in Ulster Records.” This program will be an online only session. It is scheduled for Saturday November 21st and will run from 10:30 AM until Noon Central Daylight Time. The fee to watch this webinar is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

Dave also spoke to the co-presidents of IGSI, Donna Jones and Walt Rothwell. Donna will be leaving as Co-President at the end of the year while Walt will remain as President next year. Both Walt and Donna talked about the accomplishments the Board achieved under their guidance.

These stories along with the entire episode and previous podcast episodes are available on the IGSI YouTube channel and on our website: irishgenealogical.org.

November 2026 IGSI Podcast

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35% member book discount until year-end

The US distributor of books on genealogy, history, & cultural titles is providing IGSI members 35% OFF all print book purchases until the end of the year on their website.

Simply enter the member code in your shopping cart to activate this discount; the code is posted on the member-only page found at Events > Member Discounts. See their available titles of print editions at this link. Many thanks to Casemate in Pennsylvania for this generous benefit!

IGSI's podcast channel

Please visit, like, and and subscribe to IGSI's YouTube channel at the link below.