The Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland (Webinar - online)
A virtual presentation on Zoom
10:30 AM - Noon CST (UTC-5)
Presented by Brian Gurrin from Ireland
$15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members Click here to see the current time in Minnesota
In the opening barrage of the Irish Civil War in 1922, seven centuries of Ireland's public records burned in the Four Courts building in Dublin. Wills, census and court records — the paper trail of a nation — were destroyed in a single tragic day.
The Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland (VRTI) is reconstructing them. Hosted by Trinity College Dublin, this international partnership draws on 75+ archives worldwide — in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the UK — to retrieve surviving copies and reunite them online. Over 350,000 records are restored so far, and the efforts continue. The goal is a free, open-access, permanent repository.
Drop in on Zoom between 6:30 - 8pm Central (US/Canada)
Have a lingering question from Saturday's webinar... or story to share? Drop in and network. After introductions (as you choose) Walt will give a 15-min demo on nthe use of AI for photo resporation, then open the floor to discussion & sharing. Please join the fun in our common purpose: finding & exploring the stories of our ancestors!
Open to all. No registration required. Join the Zoom Gaggle | Zoom Meeting ID:875 6920 2195- Passcode: 752725 Login details will be listed here by the date of the Gaggle.
Hoffman Research Library - Minn. Genealogy Center, 1385 Mendota Heights Rd near the MSP airport
Stop by from 10 am until closure at 4 pm to receive help Irish research or visit with our volunteers. Check this link on the day you plan to visit to confirm the library is open; short-notice closures are highlighted on this linked page. Directions are available at this link.
Saturday, August 15
What you need to know before hiring an Irish researcher, or visiting Ireland to do your own research (Webinar - online)
A virtual presentation on Zoom
10:30 AM - Noon CST (UTC-5)
Presented by Fiona Fitzsimons from Ireland
$15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members Click here to see the current time in Minnesota
When and how should you hire a professional researcher in Ireland? Fiona will discuss selecting a qualified genealogist with local the expertise you may need to address your specific research challenges. She will also discuss preparing for a visit to Ireland, for your research and to visit associated people and places.
Drop in on Zoom between 6:30 - 8pm Central (US/Canada)
Have a lingering question from Saturday's webinar... or story to share? Drop in and network. After introductions (as you choose) we'll give a 15-min demo or walk-through of an item of interest, then open the floor to discussion & sharing. Please join the fun in our common purpose: finding & exploring the stories of our ancestors!
Open to all. No registration required. Join the Zoom Gaggle | Zoom Meeting ID:- Passcode:
Login details will be listed here by the date of the Gaggle.
Hoffman Research Library - Minn. Genealogy Center, 1385 Mendota Heights Rd near the MSP airport
Stop by from 10 am until closure at 4 pm to receive help Irish research or visit with our volunteers. Check this link on the day you plan to visit to confirm the library is open; short-notice closures are highlighted on this linked page. Directions are available at this link.
Saturday, September 19
Tracing Your Irish Roots: A Beginner's Guide (Webinar - online)
A virtual presentation on Zoom
10:30 AM - Noon CST (UTC-5)
Presented by Jillian vanTurnhout, MAGI from Ireland
A free webinar thanks to a generous donor! Registration is required. Click here to see the current time in Minnesota
Ready to dive deeper into your Irish ancestry? Jillian will guide you through essential resources for tracing your Irish roots, from civil registration records and parish registers to online databases, land records, and archives. You'll learn about key record types, understand what's available for different time periods, and discover effective strategies for overcoming common challenges like missing records, surname variations, and contradictory information.
Registration will open later in 2026
Saturday, October 10
Irish Saturday ("Irish Saturday")
Hoffman Research Library - Minn. Genealogy Center, 1385 Mendota Heights Rd near the MSP airport
Stop by from 10 am until closure at 4 pm to receive help Irish research or visit with our volunteers. Check this link on the day you plan to visit to confirm the library is open; short-notice closures are highlighted on this linked page. Directions are available at this link.
Saturday, October 17
Patriots, Loyalists, & Redcoats: Irish in America in the Revolutionary War era (Webinar - online)
A virtual presentation on Zoom
10:30 AM - Noon CST (UTC-5)
Presented by Michael Strauss from Ireland
$15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members Click here to see the current time in Minnesota
The roles of the Irish during the war were wide-ranging and complex. Many Ulster Scots-Irish settlers rallied to the patriot cause and fought for independence. Some Irish remained loyal to the crown, drawn by economic ties and imperial identity, and served in a variety of provincial military units. Yet other Irish-born soldiers served in the British Army. These perspectives together reveal the Revolutionary War as a transatlantic story of Irish identities, migrations, and loyalties that helped to shape the character of the colonies and the revolution.
Registration will open later in 2026
Saturday, November 14
Irish Saturday ("Irish Saturday")
Hoffman Research Library - Minn. Genealogy Center, 1385 Mendota Heights Rd near the MSP airport
Stop by from 10 am until closure at 4 pm to receive help Irish research or visit with our volunteers. Check this link on the day you plan to visit to confirm the library is open; short-notice closures are highlighted on this linked page. Directions are available at this link.
Saturday, November 21
Presentation to be announced (Webinar - online)
A virtual presentation on Zoom
10:30 AM - Noon CST (UTC-6)
Presented by Dr William Roulston from Ireland
$15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members Click here to see the current time in Minnesota
Forthcoming.
Registration will open later in 2026
Saturday, December 12
Irish Saturday ("Irish Saturday")
Hoffman Research Library - Minn. Genealogy Center, 1385 Mendota Heights Rd near the MSP airport
Stop by from 10 am until closure at 4 pm to receive help Irish research or visit with our volunteers. Check this link on the day you plan to visit to confirm the library is open; short-notice closures are highlighted on this linked page. Directions are available at this link.
