In the August episode of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 2 of season 5), genealogist Dave Miller talks about all the events scheduled for the month.

Irish Saturday will be held August 8 at the Hoffman Research library, which is located at the Minnesota Genealogy Center in Mendota Heights (MN). If you’re in the area and have a genealogy question regarding your Irish research, stop by  during library hours, 10AM to 4PM

The August webinar with Fiona Fitzsimons is titled “What you need to know before hiring an Irish researcher or visiting Ireland to do your own research.” This online-only session is scheduled f.or Saturday, August 15, from 10:30 AM until Noon CDT. The webinar fee is $15 for members (with discount code) and $20 for non-members.

Our Social Gaggle is scheduled Monday, August 17, from 6:30 to 9 PM CDT. It is open to all with no registration. The Zoom link will be available on the Events tab at left. 

Dave recently spoke to Irish instructor Mollie Guidera, known online as "Irish with Mollie." Have you ever been to Ireland? All signs are posted in Irish and English. Mollie tells us some words you may come across and what we can say when we are over there.

August 2026 IGSI Podcast  - opens in a new browser tab