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Ulster Historical Foundation Virtual Workshop

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Hello,
My name is Kevin Keenan, and I’m with the Ulster Historical Foundation. It is a non-profit organisation with a long established and reputable research and publishing history. It is based near Belfast, N. Ireland and uses its knowledge to help those looking for their Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors.
On Tuesday the 30th of March, two of our staff – Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt, in association with the Heinz History Center and the Westmoreland Historical Society – will present a live virtual workshop on Irish and Scots-Irish genealogy. This in-depth virtual workshop will examine a multitude of historic records and electronic resources that will advance your Irish genealogy research, and will benefit beginners and seasoned genealogists alike.
We were wondering if it would be possible for you to include the workshop in your news or events section? The full details are reproduced below, under my signature. I can also supply pictures, details of the presentations, and a schedule if needed.
Many thanks,
Kevin Keenan
Guild Secretary, Ulster Historical Foundation
Bradley Thallon House, Unit 44D
Kiltonga Estate, Belfast Road
Newtownards, Co. Down
BT23 4TJ
Northern Ireland
Registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC100280
Donations to the Ulster Historical Foundation are welcome and can be made in various ways
– Using paypal – Send Money Option to kathryn.mckelvey@uhf.org.uk
– By cheque – payable to Ulster Historical Foundation
Virtual Irish Genealogy Workshop
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 • 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
$20 per person, $15 for Heinz History Center, Westmoreland Historical Society, and Ulster Historical Foundation Guild members.
Irish genealogy experts Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt from the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast are back (virtually!) for the seventh annual Irish Genealogy Workshop.
Featuring live Question and Answer sessions and interactive virtual networking opportunities, this workshop will foster connections between attendees and expert speakers. Benefitting beginners and seasoned genealogists alike, this in-depth virtual workshop will examine a multitude of historic records and electronic resources that will advance your Irish genealogy research.
Live virtual presentations include:
•    Irish Genealogical Essentials- the Best Websites for Getting Started with Your Family Research
•    Sources for Finding Seventeenth Century Families in Ireland (not just Ulster)
•    Census Substitutes for the Eighteenth Century and Early Nineteenth Century
Special access to recordings of the lectures will be made available to attendees following the live workshop.
Attendees will also be invited to a second live Q&A session with Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt on Tuesday, April 13.
This workshop is offered in partnership with the Westmoreland Historical Society, which preserves and interprets the history of Westmoreland County.
REGISTRATION
This program will be presented virtually via Zoom.
Registration is $15 for Heinz History Center, Westmoreland Historical Society, and Ulster Historical Foundation Guild members and $20 for non-members.
To request special accommodations or for more information, contact Sierra Green at 412-454-6361 or sgreen@heinzhistorycenter.org.
Live captioning will be provided at this virtual program.
ABOUT THE ULSTER HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
The Ulster Historical Foundation is one of Ireland’s foremost genealogy research organizations and publishing houses. Since 2004, the Foundation has devised a series of ground breaking online historical and genealogical resources, which have helped to transform the availability of Irish records for family historians at home and abroad.
Gillian Hunt is Research Officer with the Ulster Historical Foundation and manages the Foundation’s many genealogical activities. She teaches genealogy classes in various educational institutions in Northern Ireland and has spoken in Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and North America.
Fintan Mullan has been Executive Director of Ulster Historical Foundation since 2001. He has extensive experience in Irish family history research and publishing, hosting genealogy conferences and events, and is a regular international speaker on Irish genealogy.

IGG Webinar – Saturday March 13th

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Hi all,
I thought the Italian Genealogical Group’s topic would be of interest to our members, since NYC records are ones most of our members are interested in. Especially for our member whose families moved out of NY, but whose ancestors lived in NYC.
FYI  You can register without being a member by going the IGG website:
Saturday, March 13th, 2021 – 11:00 AM (Eastern) (“doors open” at 10:45)  (PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME)
                        DOORS OPEN 10:45 AM
We’re thrilled to welcome professional genealogist Kelly Bodami who will be premiering a brand new talk, “Navigating the Chaos: Finding your Italians (and others) in New York City”.
Kelly BodamiKelly Bodami is a professional genealogist who specializes in Italy with a focus on Italian diaspora to New York City. As a native of New York, she has extensive expertise in New York City records. Kelly graduated from City University of New York, Baruch with a BA in History and Sociology in 2008. Prior to transitioning to a career in professional genealogy she worked in non-profit arts administration. She currently lives in Salt Lake City with her husband, Angelo and dog, Mia.
Click on IGG webpage to register for this meeting – this talk is free and open to both members and non-members, so please feel free to spread the word!
Best, Margaret DeAcetis

NYCDOE EMERALD SOCIETY CONCERT

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NYCDOE Emerald Society
Invites you to a ZOOM presentation.
February 25 at 5:00 p.m.
Ceol and Conversation

Andy Cooney- Musical Artist

Andrew Vickers – Dancer/Choreographer/Teacher
Cheryl Ann McCullagh- Singer/NYCDOE Educator
Niall O’Leary – Dancer/Choreographer/Teacher
Donie Carroll – Musical Artist
Michael Howley- Singer/Retired NYCDOE School Administrator
The Woods Family Band- Family musicians/NYC Students

We hope that you will be able to join us for this very rare and special event!
Please RSVP by clicking here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-night-of-ceol-and-conversation-tickets-139775687845

Saturday, March 6 Irish Genealogy Webinar with John Grenham

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John Grenham is an expert Irish researcher.
Saturday, March 6
Irish Genealogy Webinar with John Grenham
11:00 am
Zoom Webinar
On Saturday 6 March 2021 the Hamilton County Genealogical Society will present two lectures by John Grenham of Ireland. These lectures will be presented via one live online webinar in English.
Lecture 1 – 11 a.m. (EST): A Long, Hard Road: A Step-by-Step Look at the Famine Migration Process and its Records
There will be a 15-minute break at noon.
Lecture 2 – 12:15 p.m. (EST): Researching Irish Ancestors and Using the Irish Ancestors Website
This webinar of two lectures will be presented free of charge on the Zoom platform. Registration will be required. You must register in advance for the webinar. There is a 400-person limit for the webinar.
Learn More about this event.
Registration for this event opened on Thursday 4 February 2021 and will remain open until 9:00pm EST on Saturday 27 February 2021.
HCGS will record the sessions and registered attendees will then have the opportunity to watch the presentations again for 30 days after the webinar.

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EVELYN LUDWIG, RIP

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It is with a great sense of sadness that we learned of the passing of our beloved Treasurer and dear friend Evelyn Ludwig on November 3, at the age of 81.

Besides being our Treasurer for the past 6 years, Evelyn is best remembered for her willingness to help out wherever she could, whether it was making the arrangements for our annual Christmas party, greeting people who stopped at our booth at the annual Hofstra Irish Festival, or volunteering for other events in which the Forum participated. At our monthly meetings, Evelyn was always one of the first to arrive at the library to help set up the Forum displays, assist the Hospitality group in setting up the refreshment table, greeting participants and, when needed, helping sign in members, and of course selling the 50/50 chances.

Recognizing all of the contributions she made over the years to the success of the Forum, last year the Board of Directors honored her with the Forum’s 2019 Certificate of Appreciation and named her “Volunteer Extraordinaire,” a designation she so justly deserved.

We extend our deepest sympathy to Evelyn’s loving husband, Joseph; her children and grandchildren; and her sister, Forum member Margaret Gonzalez, during this time of great sadness.

Suaimhneas siorai Da hAnam Uasal…Eternal rest to her gentle soul.

EVELYN LUDWIG SERVICES

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Evelyn Ludwig

May 14, 1939 ~ November 3, 2020 (age 81)

Tribute & Services
Tribute Wall

Tribute

During these very trying times we at Donohue Cecere Funeral Home want to assure you that we have taken every precaution to provide a safe environment for you and your loved ones. Our location is cleaned and sanitized daily and we continue to follow best practices for social distancing and safety.
In accordance with Executive Order 202.17 (which requires any individual over age two, and able to medically tolerate a face-covering, be required to cover their nose and mouth with a mask or cloth face-covering when in a public place) we are required to follow this mandate or risk being shut down; therefore, all individuals entering our funeral home will be asked to wear a face mask or cloth face covering.
As of the latest update we are able to offer limited visitation periods in the funeral home for family and friends up to 25 people per session. Please be mindful when visiting during these sessions to limit the amount of time spent at the funeral home. This will give the opportunity for other family and friends to visit.

In lieu of flowers donations in Evelyn’s memory would be appreciated to: Wounded Warrior Project
https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Evelyn Ludwig, please visit our floral store.

Services

VISITATION

Friday
November 6, 2020
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Donohue Cecere Funeral Home
290 Post Ave.
Westbury, NY 11590

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MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

Saturday
November 7, 2020
9:15 AM
St. Brigid’s R.C.Church
50 Post Ave.
Westbury, NY 11590

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April 17, 2021

 Irene O’Brien, Glasgow City Archives, Irish Ancestors in Scottish Records (webinar) 

In this live webinar, Irene O’Brien will describe both local and national sources for tracing Irish ancestors in Glasgow and Scotland. She will cover ScotlandsPeople, which includes Scotland’s vital records, and will discuss the types of records, such as Poor Law records, to be found in Scottish local archives, using Glasgow City Archives to illustrate. Church records for various denominations will also be discussed.  O’Brien, city archivist at the Glasgow City Archives, established the Scottish Council on Archives, the lead strategic body for archives and records in Scotland; she is now its honorary president. She frequently lectures on Scottish and Irish family history

 

This will be a ZOOM presentation.

 

This presentation (for Members Only) will begin at 11 a.m.
Members with email addresses on file will be invited about one week in advance.
If you don’t receive an invitation, please contact memberstream@ifhf.org
Stay Healthy!

Hope to see you soon.



The Plainview Family History Center
will be closed until further notice.

Also be aware that:
NARA-NYC is closed until further notice.
The NYPL has canceled all public programs
We suggest you check before going to any archive or record repository.


See calendar/directions
Meeting will be held at
Bethpage Public Library
47 Powell Ave., Bethpage, N.Y.

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