Upcoming Issues and Themes

2026 | October | The Irish Diaspora & Migration

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

2027 | April | Editor’s Choice 

Contribute stories or resources focused on genealogy that explore topics not typically covered by standard Septs themes.

Deadline for articles: February 15, 2027

2027 | July | The Irish Diaspora & Migration

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: May 15, 2027

Note

We aim to provide a platform for IGSI members that supports their interest in family history research focused on Ireland. The Septs invites original article submissions for publication, welcoming all entries related to Ireland and the Irish diaspora. Membership in the Irish Genealogical Society International (IGSI) is not required.

View The Septs submission guide (opens in a new browser tab)

Contact us if you would like to discuss your idea for an article.