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04/04/2026

Spring cleaning? Don't forget those old documents in the attic/storage! 🌸📜

Family letters, certificates, and photos can hold vital clues to your ancestry. We've helped clients solve decades-old family mysteries with documents they almost threw away!

That faded letter from "Uncle Pat in America" could contain your ancestor's townland. That strange certificate with old Irish writing might be a marriage record. Those formal photos could show family you never knew existed.

BEFORE you organise:
📷 Photograph everything first
🔍 Look for dates, places, names
📝 Note any Irish addresses or townlands
💌 Don't discard anything - even fragments help!

Need help decoding old Irish documents? That's our speciality! We can read old Irish script, translate Latin church records, and identify historical document types.

03/04/2026

Thank you, AGI - Accredited Genealogists Ireland, for sharing who I wish to look for first in the 1926 Census.

It is worth checking the AGI account each day, as members are sharing who they will be searching for when the census is released on 18 April 2026. It is the first census since the foundation of the Irish Free State.

Who will you search for first?

📄 AGI has developed a guide: Getting Ready to Search the 1926 Censushttps://accreditedgenealogists.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AGI-Census-1926-Getting-Ready.pdf

1926 Census Countdown: Who I Hope to Find

Today's contribution is from AGI memeber Jillian van Turnhout

I'll immediately search for my paternal grandmother Mary Catherine Foley, who would have been 21 in 1926 and presumably still in Cromane, Co. Kerry, to reveal her family circumstances before her mysterious appearance in Dublin for her 1930 marriage. My second priority is my paternal grandfather John Francis Hassett, who would have been 22 and likely working as a customs officer after his Irish Free State Army service—his posting may explain his move from Clare to Dublin. Locating both families in 1926 could explain how two young people from Kerry and Clare ended up meeting and marrying in the capital. The 1926 Census would bridge the crucial gap between 1911 and their 1930 marriage, answering questions that remain unanswered since both died young in the 1940s. It's hard to pick favourites though—this is just the beginning as I have a long list of ancestors and cannot wait for this release to fill in these vital missing pieces.

Shared by Accredited Genealogists Ireland (AGI).

Discover our free guide AGI Census 1926 Getting Ready our website and start preparing for this historic release.

https://accreditedgenealogists.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AGI-Census-1926-Getting-Ready.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ8hpNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETB2V0dZcERzT1o0VnNVaktXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrMvs4Xr1z7SxpA2xy-7culZ_5N115noij41meAUGSrTFNZ90LqICt_Izgwk_aem_eMe-CfYHep_ka2_R2W3VaA

Pictured: Mary Catherine Foley and John Francis Hassett.

01/04/2026

Check out this super resource by AGI - Accredited Genealogists Ireland to help you prepare for the release of the 1926 Ireland Census on 18 April 2026.

Exciting news for anyone tracing Irish roots!

AGI has released Getting Ready to Search the 1926 Census — a handy guide to help family historians, especially those abroad, prepare for the major release of the 1926 Census on 18
April 2026.

From identifying ancestors to understanding townlands and DEDs, this resource gives you a head start before the records go live.

Explore your Irish heritage with confidence as this landmark census becomes available.

For more information click on the link below :

https://accreditedgenealogists.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AGI-Census-1926-Getting-Ready.pdf

16/03/2026

St. Patrick's Week: Beyond the shamrocks and celebrations! 🍀

Have you discovered your Irish parish records? These vital documents can unlock generations of family history! Whilst everyone's celebrating Irish heritage this week, why not dive deeper into YOUR specific Irish story?
Irish parish records contain:
📖 Baptisms with parents' names and addresses
💒 Marriage details including witnesses
⛪ Death records with family information
🏠 Often include townland locations - your genealogical GPS!

Many parish records survived the 1922 fires and are available online or in local archives. Our experts know exactly where to find them and how to interpret the Latin entries, old Irish spellings, and historical context.

Ready to move beyond green beer to genuine Irish genealogy?

13/02/2026

Valentine's Day Special: How did your Irish ancestors meet? 💕

We've uncovered beautiful love stories in our research - like Elizabeth who met Thomas when she reported her lost purse to the RIC in 1885! Their romance blossomed from that chance encounter.

Irish parish records, court documents, and newspaper archives often reveal these tender moments hidden in family history. Love always finds a way into the records!

What romantic family stories have you discovered? We'd love to help you uncover the love stories waiting in your family tree.

04/02/2026

AGI, in conjunction with City College Dublin, is launching the Diploma in Family History (Advanced Level) on 19 February 2026.

This advanced course builds on the Certificate in Family History and focuses on older record sources, systematic research methods and compiling professional-standard family history reports. Lectures are delivered by experienced AGI members, with extended coverage of DNA and genetic genealogy.

Ideal for those who have completed the Certificate course or for experienced researchers seeking to progress towards professional genealogy.

For more information or to sign up pleae click on the link below:
https://citycollegedublin.ie/course/family-history-research-advanced/

01/01/2026

Ready to start your family history journey in 2026? There's no better time than the New Year to discover your roots! 🍀

This year, make a resolution to:
✓ Interview older relatives before it's too late
✓ Organise those family photos gathering dust
✓ Start tracing your Irish townland connections

Remember: every family tree starts with a single branch. Let our expert team help you begin your journey of discovery and unlock the stories waiting in Ireland's rich genealogical records.

What's your family history goal for 2026? Share below! 👇

26/12/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, what family mysteries will you solve in 2026? Our expert team is ready to help you discover your

19/12/2025

Well worth it' - when Michael from Queensland commissioned our research, he wasn't expecting such detailed insights into his family history. Our professional reports save you countless hours of searching. Read more client experiences at https://genealogy.ie/testimonials/ and discover how we can help trace your

12/12/2025

Christmas traditions have deep roots in Ireland. Discover how your ancestors might have celebrated - from the Wren Boys to holly gathering!

05/12/2025

December is perfect for organizing family history! Found old documents during holiday cleanup? Let our experts help decipher and contextualize your family treasures.