Galway event will help people research their ancestors

PEOPLE will be given an opportunity to learn about genealogy, family heritage or their ancestry at an event in County Hall during Heritage Week.

Taking place on Wednesday, August 19, at the Council Chamber, Áras an Chontae in Galway City, ‘Tracing Your Galway Roots: Discover Your Family History’, is a free event, where participants will hear from experts in archives, genealogy, heritage, and place-name research.

Attendees can also take part in an interactive workshop designed to help begin or advance their family history journey.

A highlight of the programme will be the presentation by Dr Marie Leoutre of the National Archives of Ireland ‘The Story of Us: Exploring the 1926 Census’. It will provide valuable insights into one of Ireland’s most significant genealogical resources.

David Nolan, Heritage Consultant, and Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer with Galway County Council, will present on the Digital Mapping of Galway County Graveyards Project. They will demonstrate how digital technology is helping to preserve and explore the county’s rich burial heritage.

Attendees will then have the chance to participate in a hands-on genealogy workshop with expert genealogists and local heritage groups. The workshop will guide participants through researching family histories, locating ancestral records, and making use of key genealogical resources and research methods.

Participation to the event requires advance booking at www.eventbrite.ie.