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Martin and Emily Mannnion

"Tracing your Galway Roots: Discover Your Family History"

20 August, 12pm - 3pm

  • Council Chamber, Áras an Chontae,
  • Galway County Council, Prospect Hill, Galway
  • H91 H6KX
  • Co. Galway – County

Join us for talks on ‘Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland’ by Dr Ciarán Wallace, Co-Director, Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland, Department of History, Trinity College, Dublin See: https://www.virtualtreasury.ie/

‘Digital Mapping of Galway County Graveyards’ by Marie Mannion

This will be followed by an interactive workshop on exploring your family history and genealogy. Expert genealogists and local community experts will guide you through the process of tracing your roots, finding ancestral records, and delving into fascinating family stories.

This event will assist you to:

Gain insights from experienced professionals and community heritage groups who will provide tips and tools for successful family research.

Connect with fellow history enthusiasts and genealogy experts, share stories, and exchange research strategies.

Places are limited and it is essential that you book on Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/tracing-your-galway-roots-discover-your-family-history-tickets-1548216730919?aff=oddtdtcreator


This event is an action of Galway County Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2024 – 2030 and is funded by Galway County Council and The Heritage Council. It is supported by Genealogy and Heritage Groups in County Galway.


Further Information

Galway County Council


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Heritage Council Grant

This event is part of a project supported under the Heritage Council's grants programme in 2025

Funded by The Heritage Council


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