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Cumann Geinealais na hÉireann Ireland’s Genealogical Gazette (incorporating “The Genie Gazette”)

Vol. 8 No. 6 www.familyhistory.ie June : Meitheamh 2013 Seanad Éireann & the Cultural Sector

The headline of the January value and wonderful insights to matters this Society has 2011 issue of this newsletter the public discourse on a range achieved remarkable success read ‘Seanad Éireann— of issues, not least, in the realms in terms of Bills initiated and Abused, Legislatively Starved, of arts, heritage and culture. amendments secured through a Ignored and now to be Abol- Sadly, as noted in the 2011 arti- proactive engagement with ished? ’. The lead article out- cle, many fine and imaginative Senators, from all parties and lined aspects of the valuable proposals for the reform of Se- none, on the Society’s various work undertaken by the Se- anad Éireann have been ignored campaigns. Government Min- GENEALOGY anad which is so often ne- by successive governments as isters down through the years glected by the media. Nowhere indeed, was a 1979 referendum have frequently praised the HERALDRY is this more evident than in the decision to extend its franchise. quality of debate, the tabling case of the arts, heritage and However, with the recently pub- of constructive amendments VEXILLOLOGY cultural sectors. Ever since lished Bill to provide for a refer- and the level of research un- the reestablishment of the endum to abolish the Seanad, the dertaken by Senators during SOCIAL HISTORY Seanad in 1938, and indeed in arts, culture and heritage sectors the passage of legislation its predecessor from 1922 to (and maybe the community and through the Seanad. The fact Heritage Matters 1936, these sectors of Irish life voluntary sectors also) must that most of this wonderful benefited enormously from consider whether, in the absence work goes unreported by the Book Reviews informed and comprehensive of Seanad Éireann, that Dáil media has exposed the Seanad debates on legislative matters Éireann would be in a position to ridicule and uniformed Open Meetings impacting on these sectors. As to provide for a similar or in- populist charges of waste of a parliamentary chamber, Se- creased level of informed scru- public money, anachronistic News & Queries anad Éireann (Senate) has tiny of legislation impacting on elitism and political cronyism. provided the much needed in- their sectors. Will the proposed Whereas few supporters of the depth analysis, usually based enhanced Parliamentary Com- Seanad would deny that it on the academic or profes- mittee structures provide for any needs radical root and branch sional experience held by vari- in-depth and informed debate on reform, many argue that much ous Senators, to fully interro- these matters or will they be of this can be achieved through www.eneclann.ie gate legislative proposals deal- simply whipped into line to legislation. Therefore, we must ing with all aspects of Irish life smooth the passage of the gov- question whether the stark and culture. Social, cultural ernment’s legislative pro- choice to be offered in the CONTENTS and indeed, moral issues, have gramme? These are fundamental referendum between outright been publicly examined by questions that must be consid- abolition or the status quo is in Leaders of the City— 2 some of the brightest and most ered by the sectors concerned. the best interests of Irish de- ’s first citzens talented of our country’s legis- As a veteran campaigner on mocracy and of a fully ac- lators who brought exceptional legislative and public policy countable legislative process. GSI Lecture Programme 2

Précis of June Lecture Government U-Turn on 1926 Census? Genealogy Courses 2 Reports have recently emerged hand, while the protecting the confi- the lifetime of the current govern- 1921 Census Released that the Minister of State at the dentiality of Census data and the ment, Deputy Kehoe’s position has Department of An Taoiseach with integrity of CSO procedures on the effectively scuppered any tentative James Scannell Reports .. 3 responsibility for the Central other.” This statement, if accurate, plans Minister Deenihan had for Statistics Office, Mr. Paul clearly points to a U-Turn by the an early release of the 1926 Cen- Irish DNA Atlas Project Kehoe, TD, has effectively en- Government on its commitment in sus in time for the centenary of the dorsed the 100 closure rule for the the 2011 ‘Programme for Govern- 1916 Rising. Notwithstanding the Book on Diarmuid Lynch 3 1926 Census. A posting on the ment’ which states “ We will pro- huge damage inflicted on the 1926 Diary Dates 4 Irish Genealogy News blog pub- mote genealogical tourism by updat- Census campaign by the two lished a letter received from Dep- ing the National Cultural Institu- ‘redaction proposals’ which served The Morpeth Roll— 4 uty Kehoe stating “ I am satisfied, tions Act in relation to the Genea- only to reinforce the 100 year rule, Ireland identified in 1841 therefore, that the 100 years pe- logical office to put it on a proper it’s time now for a strong united riod provided for in the 1993 Act statutory footing, modernise its campaign to seek cross-party Sarajevo Appeal 4 strikes the right balance in facili- operations and to enable publication support for the ‘Statistics (1926 tating legitimate historical and of the 1926 census to stimulate gene- Census) Bill, 2013 sponsored by Vexillology Ireland sociological research on the one alogy tourism.” Obviously given Mr. Seán Ó Fearghail, TD.

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PAGE 2 IRELAND’S GENEALOGICAL GAZETTE (INCORPORATING “THE GENIE GAZETTE”) VOL. 8 NO. 6 Leaders of the City—Dublin’s first citizens, 1500-1950 A wonderful new history of the mayors and lord may- matic fall from grace of Dublin’s first Lord Mayor, Sir during the 1930s was Fianna Fáil’s ors of Dublin—‘Leaders of the City—Dublin’s first Daniel Bellingham, 1665. Máire Kennedy (DCLA) who is the subject of Helen Litton’s essay. Each of citizens, 1500-1950’ edited by Ruth McManus and explores the life of Mayor John Exshaw and interde- the essayists provide useful genealogical information Lisa-Marie Griffith (ISBN: 978-1-84682-347-3 : pendence of commerce and political office. Lisa-Marie on their subjects whilst the three appendices include a 224pp : Illustrations : h/bk : Price: €45.00) was pub- Griffith (National Print Museum) looks at the career of listing of mayors, a history of the Mansion House and lished by Four Courts Press last month. Whilst we Henry Gore Sankey which sheds light on the political a description of the Dublin city regalia and Dublin often get new histories of our capital city, few have factions and corruption outside the corporation that city silverware. The select bibliography is exception- concentrated on the lives and times of the individuals shaped politics within civic institutions. Jacqueline Hill ally useful for further research. The illustrations are that occupied the position of chairperson of the city ((NUIM) deals with Thomas McKenny and the often excellent throughout. A most enjoyable and very council as it evolved down the centuries. Therefore, overlooked role that liberal Protestants played in the interesting read indeed. MM this volume provides an exceptional insight into the campaign for Catholic emancipation. Mary E. Clark personal lives, ambitions, achievements, failures and (Dublin City Archivist) explores the fundamental tragedies of Dublin’s first citizens from 1500 as the changes to the office emanating from the election of GSI LECTURE PROGRAMME capital of the Lordship of Ireland; from 1541 to 1801 the most famous , Daniel Tues. 11th June —’The Ordnance Survey Office as a as that of the Kingdom of Ireland; from 1801 until O’Connell, the first Roman Catholic to hold the post th 1922 as the administrative centre of a part of the since the reign of James II. Ciarán Wallace (TCD) Genealogical Resource’; Tues. July 9 – ‘The Sham- United Kingdom and finally, once again, as the capital provides a fascinating account of Joseph Patrick rock Fund in World War 1’ by Brian White ; Tues. August 13 th – ‘Irish and British Maritime Records’ and seat of government from 1922. Although the office Nannetti who was born in Dublin in 1851 to an Italian th of mayor was created in 1229 it was restyled as lord immigrant sculptor and modeller. Lydia Carroll’s by David Snook; Tues. September 10 – ‘Medical Records of the Royal College of Physicians’ by Har- mayor in 1665 after the restoration of Charles II. It’s account of ‘Little’ Lorcan Sherlock, 1912-15, is in- th the title held today by the capital’s first citizen, Cllr. triguing as he was likened to ’a miniature Boss Croker’ riet Wheelock; Tues. October 8 – ‘Rental Records as a Genealogical Source’ by James Ryan; Tues. Naoise Ó Muirí, who contributed the foreword to this with his Mountjoy electoral ward described as Tam- th collection of essays. The joint editors in their introduc- many Hall. Sherlock’s activities leading up to and November 12 – ‘Children in Care – Records of Pre-1952 Adoptions’ by Fiona Fitzsimons; Tues. tion to this volume explore the evolution of the office during the Lockout of 1913 demonstrate the abilities th held by Dublin’s first citizens through a very turbulent and tenacity of the man. Ruth McManus (St. Patrick’s December 10 – ‘The resources of Ancestry.com as a history and the development of municipal government College, Drumcondra) examines the role Lord Mayor support for the Genealogist’ by Eric Booth. VENUE: in Ireland. The essays open with Colm Lennon Laurence O’Neill and Alderman Tom Kelly played in Dún Laoghaire College of Further Education , (NUIM) looking at the life and times of Mayor Francis highlighting the plight of the overwhelming majority of Cumberland St., Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Direc- Taylor (1595-6), the martyred mayor, and challenges Dublin’s poor and their efforts to deal with a housing tions on www.familyhistory.ie The Director of the some accounts surrounding his demise. Patricia Staple- crisis that was beyond the resources of the municipality GSI Lecture Programme, Séamus Moriarty, FGSI, ton’s (TCD) essay on Sir James Carroll explores this and needed state aid which was never enough. The always welcomes feedback and suggestions on possi- exemplar of ‘pragmatic Protestantism’ adopted by title of David McEllin’s essay ’Legendary Lord Mayor ble speakers or topics. As the only genealogical many of Gaelic ancestry in the early seventeenth Alfie Byrne’ explores the life and times of the longest organisation providing monthly lectures throughout century. Raymond Gillespie (NUIM) looks at Mayor serving Lord Mayor, member of parliament at West- the year, the programme is necessarily varied to meet William Smith and the plans for the building of The minster, member of Dáil Éireann and of Seanad Éire- the needs of all levels of research experience. Contact Tholsel. Janet Redmond examines the rise and dra- ann. Alfie Byrne’s principal opponent at elections Séamus by E-mail: [email protected] Précis of the May Lecture On Tuesday 14th May 2013 members were on specialist card for mounting photographs etc. prices, are available on their website. She treated to a very informative lecture by Chris- Paper should be stored away from sun light, offered a 10% discount on her wares last night tine Deakin on the topic ‘ The Preservation of ideally in the middle of the house avoiding and promised this morning that she will con- Old Documents’. Christine explained that all fluctuating temperatures and nowhere over/ tinue with the 10% discount offer for anyone paper deteriorates within 10 years and the stan- beside a heater. Ideally temperature should be who mentions the Gazette when buying from dard off the shelf storage items will release about 20C and garages, attics and basements are her on-line. Christine welcomes enquiries by chemicals that inevitably will damage or de- not suitable. Humidity should be avoided at all either email or phone. Irish Genealogy Solu- stroy any collection. Contrary to popular belief costs. Rubber bands as well as newspaper are tions , Killeenagh Cross, Knockamore, Co electronic documentation is often lost and a both highly acidic. Acid free pens should be Waterford. Tel.: 024 97963 and 087 3156807 paper copy will always be needed. She recom- used for writing. Storage should also be well E-mail [email protected] mends that acid free paper should be used for away from insect infestation. Antiquarian books www.irishgenealogysolutions.com all documentation of importance, including should ideally be wrapped in acid free tissue Séamus Moriarty, FGSI writing one’s family history. Likewise for stor- paper. She considered that photocopying does age, acid free pockets, boxes, binders and files not unduly damage documents but that old docu- GSI WEBSITE should only be used. Staples, sellotape, glue and ments should ideally be handled by using an using biros for writing will cause damage. Biros archival glove. Irish Genealogy Solutions offers The Board of the Society apologies for any in particular should never be used on the back a wide range of storage material to assist in inconvenience caused by the current disruption of a photo. Sellotape will also leave a yellow extending the life of documents, cards, photos, to the Society’s website. It is hoped to have residue. Instead acid free tape should be used newspaper cuttings etc. Details, including matters resolved very shortly. GENEALOGY COURSES 1921 CENSUS RELEASED

Weekend Genealogy Courses are provided in and use of census, vital, valuation, church and Good news from across the Atlantic as Library conjunction with John Hamrock of Ancestor other records. Practical advice will be shared and Archives Canada recently took custody of Network Ltd. These very successful and popu- with participants as they embark on the quest to the Census of the Canadian population, 1921 lar courses are specially designed to help begin- trace their ancestors. Courses are held at the GSI from Statistics Canada. Closed for 92 years ners unlock the mysteries of their ancestry. Archives and Research Centre, An Daonchart- under the Statistics Act the census data is being Classes are small providing better tuition. An- lann, where the major on-line genealogy re- indexed to facilitate historical and genealogical cestor Network Ltd. is the provider of the Gene- sources will be covered in a ‘hands-on’ way for research. This Canadian census was taken on alogy Advisory Services for the National Li- best results. For further information please con- June 1, 1921, it now consists of more than brary of Ireland and the National Archives of tact John Hamrock by phone on 087 050 5296 or 197,500 images with information on circa 8.8 Ireland. The current course began on Sunday by e-mail on [email protected] million individuals. According to Library and April 21st 2013 and includes guided tours at the Archives Canada it is committed to making the National Library, Dublin City Library and other IRELAND’S GENEALOGICAL GAZETTE 1921 Census available in the next few weeks. centres of research. Learn how to be your own Access to censuses taken before 1921 is avail- researcher. Topics to be covered include the Past issues of this newsletter are available in pdf able through Library and Archives Canada’s principles of genealogy, computers and the format to read or to download free of charge on very interesting Census Indexes webpage: internet, place names and surnames, location the Society’s website www.familyhistory.ie http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca

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VOL. 8 NO. 6 IRELAND’S GENEALOGICAL GAZETTE (INCORPORATING “THE GENIE GAZETTE”) PAGE 3 James Scannell Reports... DOWN SURVEY ONLINE Arrested in January 1943 on suspicion of help- In Co. Dublin, on that Sunday, the peoples of ing Jews to escape, she endured 6 months in- the parishes of Shankill, Ballybrack, Killiney The Down Survey of Ireland, which details the carceration in the notorious Fresnes Prison in and Loughlinstown, assembled in the Famine gradual transfer of lawn ownership from Catho- Paris before she was released. Cemetery at the rear of St. Columcille’s Hos- lics to Protestants, has been uploaded online by pital, formerly known as the Rathdown Poor the History Department of Trinity College FAMINE VICTIMS REMEMBERED Law Union Infirmary from 1841 to 1921, to Dublin. The original map collection was burned remember those buried in the cemetery. An th th twice, in 1771 and again in the Four Courts in On Sunday May 12 the 6 annual National International Famine Commemoration will be 1922. A team of historians led by Dr. Micheál Famine Commemoration took place in Kilrush, held in Sydney, Australia, during August Ó Siochrú tracked down 2000 copies of the Co. Clare attended by upwards of 20,000 peo- while will be attended by the Minister Jimmy original survey maps held in libraries and ple which included Jimmy Deenihan, T.D., Deehihan, TD. archives in Ireland, Britain and France. The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, website – www.downsurvey.tcd.ie allows users who is chairman of the National Famine Com- IRISH LIVES REMEMBERED to explore 17 th century Ireland through the use memoration Committee. Frances Fitzgerald, of GIS technology and the overlaying of Down T.D., Minister for Children, and Máire Whe- The June 2013 issue (No. 13) of the excellently Survey maps onto Ordnance Survey and Google lan, S.C., Attorney General, members of the produced and very popular e-magazine ‘Irish maps. Northern Ireland Assembly and diplomats from Lives Remembered’ is now available to read or 36 countries. Guest of Honour was Michael D. to download to your PC, mobile device or tablet WOMAN HONOURED Higgins, President of Ireland, who said in his free of charge on www.irishlivesremembered.ie speech that within Munster, County Clare was The current issue has an account Mary Elmes, who died in 2002, has become the one of the most severely affected by the Famine of the 1926 Census campaign and first Irish person to honoured as ‘ Righteous and that Kilrush, Co. Clare, had the unhappy the introduction of the Statistics Among the Nations‘ by Yad Vashem, Israel’s distraction of being one of the three areas (1926 Census) Bill, 2013, by Seán official memorial to Jewish victims of the worth hit by death, disease and evictions as Ó Fearghail, TD. The article out- Holocaust, for her efforts to save Jewish chil- between 1846 and 1851 is been estimated that lines the simplicity of the legisla- dren from Nazi gas chambers. Living in this town lost 50% of its population. The Presi- tive measure required to have this France after the Occupation in 1940, with her dent said that many Irish people died during important heritage resource re- Quaker colleagues, began to a campaign to the Famine believing that their lives were of leased to researchers before the save as many Jews as they could held in the no value and that they counted for nothing but expiry of the 100 year closure rule. Why not Riversaltes camp near Perpignan, which was a by their presence at the ceremony honoured checkout previous issues of this wonderful transit camp for Jews destined for Auschwitz. their lives and remembered the their suffering. Genealogy E-magazine on the website above?.

BOOK PUBLISHED ON DIARMUID LYNCH IRISH DNA ATLAS PROJECT Mercier Press has published ‘ Diarmuid Lynch: on 16 June 1917, he immediately became active The Irish DNA Atlas is a collaborative academic A Forgotten Irish Patriot: The untold story of again, and along with Michael Collins and Tho- research project undertaken by Dr. Gianpiero Diarmuid Lynch, one of the key architects of mas Ashe, participated in the re-organisation of Cavalleri of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), the University of Leicester in the UK and the the 1916 Rising and the last man to leave the the IRB. He was arrested again in 1918 and Society. The main objectives of the project are (1) to GPO’ by Eileen McGough . On Saturday night deported to America. While in America he was further our knowledge of the population history of 22 April 1916, a tense meeting in Dublin had to elected as TD for Cork South-East. In America Ireland and (2) to help us understand how genes influ- decide whether the would go he worked frenetically as the National Secretary ence health in Ireland. Participants continue to be ahead. Present at that meeting were Pádraig of the FOIF () organi- sought from across the island of Ireland and, indeed, Pearse, Tomás MacDonagh, zation to raise money for the Irish republican from overseas who can trace each of their eight great- and Seán Mac Diarmada, and Diarmuid Lynch. cause. Later sharp differences between de Va- grandparents to the same general area of Ireland. Participants are requested to present a Birth Brief Two weeks later the only one still alive of all lera and the FOIF meant his vital role was ig- (Pedigree Chart) and to provide a DNA sample (kit those present at this all-night session was Diar- nored. Lynch did not take part in the Civil War, provided) for analysis. Participants are sought, male or muid Lynch. It is difficult to understand how but made several unsuccessful attempts to stop female, with ancestry from any part of Ireland meeting Lynch, a member of the Supreme Council of it. Eileen McGough, originally from Killarney is the criteria regarding the eight great grandparents. the IRB, has been so completely forgotten. active in the local community of Tracton, near Members are asked to assist the project by inviting Lynch was at the heart of plans for the Rising Kinsale, where Diarmuid Lynch was born and friends and colleagues to participate. If you are inter- and was aide-de-camp to in the raised. She published two local history books. ested in participating or have a query about participat- ing, please don’t hesitate to contact Séamus O’Reilly GPO. Initially sentenced to death, his sentence She has researched the life of Diarmuid Lynch by e-mail on [email protected] Also, check- was commuted to ten years penal servitude through his own extensive writings as well as out the project newsletter on the GSI website. because he was an American citizen. Released many other primary sources. James Scannell.

jects; Members’ internet forum (under construction); WILL YOUR RECORDS WELL GSI MEMBERSHIP genealogical, heraldic and vexillological advice; and the facility to publish your research in the GSI Journal. In the course of our research over many years we natu- The Annual Review of the Membership Package was Special Membership concessions on products and rally amass a huge amount of paper and computer undertaken by the Board of Directors at its meeting on services obtained, from time to time, by the Society. records. We love these records, we’ve worked hard to Thursday November 1st, 2012. It was agreed under The Board also agreed to provide a number of conces- collect the information—it is of great value. Books, Res: 12/11/952 to keep the cost of the Annual Sub- sionary rates at €20.00 for persons under 25 years of photographs, charts, interview notes, copy certificates, scription for 2013 for Irish and Overseas Members at age and persons attending recognised genealogy parish register and census transcripts—all lovingly €40.00. The Membership Package for 2013 includes courses etc. This Membership Package shall be applied collected over many years. But have you made provi- the following: Member voting rights; optional second as and from January 1st 2013 and be subject to annual sion for the preservation of your records, files and notes household adult member ( 18 years or over ) with review, however, existing Membership Packages shall after we die? Don’t let your hard work end up as landfill voting rights; Membership Certificate [ Res: be honored until their annual renewal date. or all of your books be sold off after you’ve gone. 11/09/859 ]; right to use GSI post-nominal; copy of the Please make provision in your Will to donate them to Annual Journal; monthly newsletter by e-mail; use of NOTE: In accordance with Res: 10/09/785 all Mem- the Society’s Archives for future generations. the Society’s Archive; monthly meetings/lectures; bership Packages fall due for renewal on the anniver- special prices of up to 50% off selected Society publi- sary of joining—please check your Membership cations; right to register your own assumed Arms or MEDAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND Certificate. Apply on-line at www.familyhistory.ie or emblems with the Society free of charge; right to have if you prefer, download the form and send it to Mr. Ancestors or relatives who served in the Irish, British, your Club, School or Institutions assumed Arms or Billy Saunderson, MGSI , Director of Finance, Commonwealth, American or other armed forces or in emblems registered with the Society free of charge to a ‘Suzkar’, Killiney Avenue, Killiney, Co. Dublin, the mercantile marine of these countries? Checkout the maximum of ten registrations; occasional group pro- Ireland. New Members always welcome! Medal Society of Ireland on www.msoi.eu

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IRELAND’S GENEALOGICAL GAZETTE is published by the The Morpeth Roll Genealogical Society of Ireland Limited 11, Desmond Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland ‘The Morpeth Roll—Ireland identified in 1841’ edited by Christopher

E-mail: [email protected] Ridgeway and published by Four Courts Press (ISBN: 978-1-84682-406-7 :

Charity Reference: CHY10672 144pp : colour illustrations : p/bk : Price €9.95) is a lavishly illustrated collec-

The Society is a Nominating Body for Seanad Éireann tion of essays on the huge significance of the Morpeth Roll which will be exhibited in a number of locations in Ireland over the coming year. In 1841, Board of Directors 2013-2014 on stepping down as Chief Secretary of Ireland, George Howard, Lord Mor-

Pádraic Ingoldsby ( : Chairperson); Gerry Hayden peth, received a grand farewell testimonial containing circa a quarter of a (Leas-Chathaoirleach : Building Mgr.); Michael Merrigan (General million signatures on sheets of paper wrapped around a gigantic bobbin; when Secretary : Company Secretary, Publications); Billy Saunderson unwound, the testimonial measures a staggering 420 metres. Described by (Finance); Tom Conlon (Sales, Marketing & Membership); Ciarán Daniel O’Connell as ’the unbought and spontaneous offering of a generous Hurley (Archive); Barry O’Connor (Cemetery Projects); Séamus Moriarty (Lecture Programme), John Hamrock (Education & Social and oppressed people—the unpurchasable testimonial of that ardent disposi- Inclusion) ; Eddie Gahan (Outreach Programme).: Maura Flood tion which shows how much we value those who are honest and sincere (Digital Archive); and Tony O’Hara (Internet Services). friends of Ireland’ . Morpeth ‘Ireland’s favourite Englishman’ may be a gross over simplification of the political environment of pre-Famine Ireland. The JOIN ON-LINE essayists illuminate the man, George Howard, and his time in Ireland as Chief www.familyhistory.ie Secretary, his friendship with Daniel O’Connell and others. He was described as ‘a talented public speaker and an adroit political manager’ with a personal- ity that was ’conciliatory, polite, never patronizing, self-effacing’. This book provides an excellent introduction to the circumstances which brought forth @GenSocIreland this wonderfully unique treasure which is being viewed publicly for the first time in 170 years. Although this book deals with Lord Morpeth as Chief Sec- DIARY DATES retary, he returned to Ireland in 1855 as Lord Lieutenant. Indeed, the connec- Tuesday June 11th & July 9th 2013 tion between Dún Laoghaire and Morpeth is not readily apparent, however, he Evening Open Meeting is the same Lord Carlisle, after whom, the Carlisle Pier is named and offi- Dún Laoghaire College of Further Education cially opened in 1859. The GSI has its HQ on the Carlisle Pier and it’s where Cumberland Street, Dún Laoghaire the proposed Irish International Diaspora Centre may be located. From a 20.00hrs—22.00hrs genealogical perspective the signatures are a wonderful resource. Ances- Wednesday June 26th & July 24th 2013 try.com has digitised the Morpeth Roll. See: www.ancestry.com/Morpeth Morning Open Meeting Hardy’s Bar, Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire 10.30hrs—12.30hrs FOUR COURTS PRESS

Contribution €3.00 p.p. Evening & €4.00 p.p. Morning Irish History, Genealogy, Local History and much more

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SARAJEVO APPEAL LOURDES, FRANCE VEXILLOLOGY IRELAND The Society is currently sorting the latest dona- GSI Cathaoirleach Pádraic Ingoldsby, MGSI The Board of the Society is delighted to an- tion of books from in and his wife Kathleen were in Lourdes at the end nounce the appointment of Mr. Stanislav preparation for their delivery to the University of of May where he presented Fionnuala Bruen , Zamyatin, MGSI, as the first Chief Executive Sarajevo. In the meantime we call on all biblio- principal representative of Joe Walsh Tours with a Officer of Vexillology Ireland, a branch of the philes, academics and authors to donate books. copy of the 2013 Journal featuring an article GSI dealing specifically with the promotion of Over twenty years ago over two million vol- written by him on the Irish people who died in the study of the history, symbolism and use of umes, including priceless manuscripts, were Lourdes while on Pilgrimage. Many were buried flags and emblems. Meanwhile the Bratacha destroyed in the fire that engulfed the National & in the local cemetery in the crypt of the Irish plot 2013 Exhibition of Flags & Emblems which has University Library in Sarajevo on August 26th as it was too expensive to bring the body back attracted much media attention at home and 1992 during the Bosnian civil war. This Society overland while those repatriated are commemo- overseas will continue until the end of June at is proactively supporting a group of Bosnian rated by small plaques at the memorial. Pádraic the National Maritime Museum of Ireland , academics seeking donations of contemporary published a list of those buried in the Crypt in the Haigh Terrace, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. The academic works in any discipline to restock their article. Copies of the article will be displayed in exhibition was assembled by Hon. Curator and university’s library which was totally destroyed the hotels where Irish people traditionally stay Vexillologist, Mr. Stanislav Zamyatin , with an in August 1992. Have you any books that you and amongst the Irish community in Lourdes. incredibly enthusiastic and gifted team. This could donate? Please forward donated volumes The Minister of State at the Department of De- unique educational and cultural exhibition has to: Mrs Fuada Muslic, Senior Officer for Pub- fence, Paul Kehoe, TD, laid a wreath on the Irish attracted some controversy over the display of lishing, University of Sarajevo, Obala Kulina plot in Lourdes on behalf of the State. He accom- certain flags and indeed, regarding aspects the Bana 7/2, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzego- panied a 300 strong Irish Army contingent who symbolism used in the very imaginative and vina. Tel: 00 387 3322 1946 : or by E-mail: joined other national armies at Lourdes this year. informative displays. Like every art exhibition, [email protected] NOTA BENE: this exhibition challenges perceived notions on Please e-mail Ms. Muslic when items are put in FREE RESEARCH ADVICE the history and symbolism of flags. It’s worth the mail to her and include details of sender and remembering that most flags, by their very contents. An example of what is required by the An Daonchartlann, the Society’s Archives and nature, have contested histories which can be Bosnian authorities on the Society’s website. It's Research Centre, at the Carlisle Pier in Dún simultaneously inclusive and exclusive. Open a simple declaration of the contents etc. Please Laoghaire, is open each Weds from 10.30hrs to 11.00hrs to 17.00hrs every day. Admission: share this appeal with your colleagues in univer- 16.30hrs (except 4th Weds. open at 13.00hrs) and Adults: €5, Family: €12 and Children under 12: sities at home and overseas. each Sat. from 14.00hrs to 17.30hrs. Members are €3. See: www.mariner.ie on hand to provide free family history research TRACING YOUR IRISH ANCESTORS advice to visitors. The use of the resources is STUDENT MEMBERSHIP by John Grenham, MA, MAPGI, FIGRS, FGSI reserved for GSI members. Day research member- The Society strongly recommends that for anyone ship is available for €5.00 and payable on-line at To encourage students and young people to take up embarking on their family history quest one essential the GSI website. Travelling to the facility is best family history research, the Society offers a 50% piece of kit must be John Grenham’s ‘Tracing Your by public transport as Dublin Bus and the DART. reduction for persons under 25 years of age. Also, Irish Ancestors’. Checkout: www.gillmacmillan.com Pay-n-display parking is available in the Dún persons who take up adult education courses in geneal- Price €22.99 [RRP] ogy can avail of a similar 50% reduction on the stan- Laoghaire area. See: www.familyhistory.ie dard membership rate—that’s right, for just €20.00.

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