In the March episode of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 9 of season 3), genealogist Dave Miller talks about the activities at the IGSI for March, which is a huge month. We are celebrating Irish American Heritage Month. The Irish Heritage Day 2025 will be held on March 11 in conjunction with the Ulster Historical Foundation's  Lecture Tour featuring Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt. This is both an in-person and online event.

A wide range of topics will make up the workshop. The live event will be held at the Lost Spur Event Center in Eagan, Minnesota. Personal consultations will be available at the Minnesota Genealogy Center the very next day, the 12th of March. Registration for the event and the consultations is required. You can find out more about all March events by clicking on the Activities tab at left.

For the podcast, Dave interviewed Jeff Pokwat, who is a harpist. Jeff talked about the Irish harp, the history behind this musical instrument and why it is so unique compared to other types of harps. Dave also talked to genealogist and author Andrew Kane who has recently published a new book called Townland Atlas of Ulster. This 523-page book helps the reader get a better understanding of land records not only in Ulster but throughout all of Ireland. Janelle Asselin also provides us with an Irish History Minute on the history of voting in Ireland.

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