Every Irish story deserves to be told.

As a follow-up to yesterday's posting about IGSI's quarterly journal, we encourage blog readers to share their stories. The Septs editorial team considers submissions from family historians and genealogists at all levels--from beginners sharing their first discoveries to seasoned researchers with complex findings.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Septs welcomes high-quality articles on any Irish genealogy topic.

• While each issue has a theme, the April 2026 journal’s stated theme of “Irish Tapestry” means any story or resource focused on Irish genealogy will be considered. This provides a unique opportunity to submit articles for publication, in any length from 750 to 3000 words.
• All submissions must be original, unpublished works that are not under review elsewhere. You need not be an IGSI member to be published in The Septs.
• The submission deadline for the April issue is February 15, 2026.

If you are interested in writing an article, contact our managing editors first to see if your topic is a good fit. A submission guide is available for prospective writers. Email: SeptsMnged@IrishGenealogical.org

FUTURE THEMES BEYOND APRIL 2026

2026 | July | Using Historical Newspapers Learn when and how to use newspapers or journals to trace ancestors beyond obituaries and provide context  about their lives. Articles on newspaper archives or case studies are welcome. Deadline for articles: May 15, 2026.

2026 | October | Immigration The most requested topic from our 2023 Reader Survey was immigration. Articles will explore passenger lists, naturalization records, alien registration, one-step webpages, and more, to provide updated information since our last immigration-themed issue in 2019. Deadline for articles: August 15, 2026.

2027 | January | Forging a Living: Irish Occupations Articles may explore not just what jobs Irish immigrants held, but how they adapted, built networks, and created opportunities in new lands. Deadline for articles: November 15, 2026.

TYPES OF ARTICLES WE PUBLISH

• Ancestral research findings – detailed accounts of your Irish genealogical discoveries, focusing on Irish county research and emigration patterns.
•  Methodology articles – step-by-step guides showing how you overcame specific Irish research challenges, demonstrating your research journey and how you navigated record gaps or utilized unique Irish sources. 
• Resource reviews – assessments of recently published Irish genealogy books, websites, databases, or archival collections, particularly lesser-known repositories and emerging digital resources.
• Family chronicles – captivating stories of your Irish ancestors’ lives, from their experiences in Ireland through their emigration journeys and settlement in new lands.
• Historical context pieces – articles that place Irish families in broader historical events and explore social conditions that shaped their ancestors’ lives.