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26/04/2026

The 1926 Census of Ireland offers a glimpse into the lives of the inhabitants of the newly independent Irish Free State. Here are a few tips to help you use this important new genealogical source to research your ancestors

Here's everything you need to know about using the 1926 Census of Ireland to research your Irish ancestors.

13/04/2026

What does Galway mean? Discover the legend behind the city’s name, and how the story of Galvia is tied to other ancient Irish myths

Galway is a byword for arts and music, festivals and craic. But what does the name Galway mean? Well, it's complicated.

10/04/2026

The 1926 Census of Ireland will be released to the public on April 18. Here’s what you need to know before searching for your ancestors in this exciting new genealogical source

Here’s what you need to know about the 1926 Census of Ireland before searching for your ancestors in this exciting new genealogical source.

31/03/2026

If you have researched your Irish ancestors from the mid-19th century, chances are you have consulted Griffith’s Valuation. Here’s an explanation of the valuation, and why it was created

If you have researched your Irish ancestors from the mid-19th century, chances are you have consulted Griffith’s Valuation.

29/03/2026

Did you know that Galway once had its own time zone? Visit unasinnott.com to discover the history of Ireland's time zones and the changes that brought us to switching the clocks between GMIT and Summer Time. See my stories or bio for a link to read more.

29/03/2026

The clocks went forward last night, so now seems like a good time to remember that Galway once had its own time zone. and look at the changes that brought us to Summer Time

For most of its history, Galway effectively had its own time zone, and this changed as recently as 1880.