Genealogy and Local History Event

3PM: Tribes of Uí Maine Project Update
Pat Glennon will present an update on the research of the Tribes of Uí Maine Project which is using Y-DNA to explore the origins and early ancestry of the tribes and surnames of the region.
*** Free DNA kits will be available for those interested in joining the Project ***
4PM: The Lohan Project and the Finding of Lindsay
Professional genealogist and founder of Irish Kinship, David Lohan, will present research from the Lohan-Logan ancestry research group and on his discovery of Hollywood actress, Lindsay Lohan’s ancestral links to the region.
David combines traditional archival investigation with modern DNA analysis to explore the genealogy and history of Irish families.
5PM: Ballygar TY Family History Project
The final talk will be given by Martin Curley on the Ballygar TY Family History Project which explores the ancestry of the area and it’s diaspora. The talk will present an overview on the Project and explore future possibilities.
Martin is also the administrator of the East Galway Genealogy and DNA Facebook group which is reaching out to our diaspora using DNA and local research to help them find their home parish and family:
facebook.com/groups/eastgalwaygenealogy
6PM Walk to Castlekelly
Weather permitting, the event will conclude with a walk to the site of Aghrane castle (Castlekelly), seat of the local O'Kellys of Uí Maine and back to Ballygar where all are invited to chat and socialise in Pat & Carmel Gilmore's Martin's Bar.