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The Septs Submissions

Upcoming The Septs Issues and Themes
Our intent is to provide good information for members to assist them in doing their Irish genealogy. Do you have such information? You do not have to be

April 2025  Ulster Province - submit by February 15, 2025
Researching in Northern Ireland's six counties of Antrim, Armagh, Derry (Londonderry), Down, Fermanagh, and Tyrone, and Republic of Ireland counties Cavan, Donegal, and Monaghan.  Ulster locals are also encouraged.
 
July 2025  British Military records - submit by May 15, 2025
Learn about using British military records and the British War Museum to locate 18th and 19th century Irish ancestors before the partition of Ireland in 1922.
 
October 2025  Hidden - Women Lost to Time - submit by August 15, 2025
Discover tips and resources for locating elusive female ancestors after their marriage, immigration, etc.  Topics covered may include DNA and locating maiden names.
 
January 2026  Documenting Death- submit by November 15, 2025
Learn more about your ancestors via sources such as death certificates, obituaries, probate materials, funeral homes, cemeteries, and even gravestone symbology.  Techniques for accessing and interpreting death records are also encouraged.

Note: 

  • While we have set a theme for each issue, we always welcome good articles related to any aspect of Irish genealogy.
  • If you have an article, send it now. We love to get material early.
  • Artlcle length should be 1,500 to 3,000 words for topics on theme. 
  • Recommended length for articles unrelated to the theme is 750 to 1,500 words.
  • Contact us if you want to discuss your idea for an article.
  • We are seeking previously unpublished original material.

Possible topics:

  • First person stories, whether successful or not, are helpful to others planning their research. Someone may benefit from your experiences!
  • Lists involving Irish: passenger lists, cemetery inscriptions, church records, census transcripts, etc.
  • Contemporary letters to or from Ireland.
  • Travels in Ireland and doing research there.

What do you get? The eternal gratitude of thousands and the psychic badge labeled "author"! Plus the satisfaction of knowing that you have significantly advanced the cause of Irish genealogy!