Genealogical Society of Ireland

21/08/2026

Posted by our friends at Euronews English

Ethel Caterham, who lives in Surrey, UK, was born in 1909 and celebrates her 117th birthday today. She inherited the title of Oldest Person in the World last year and is one of the oldest people to survive Covid-19.

21/08/2026

Posted by our friends Indiana Genealogical Society

Interested in German genealogy?

Join the Indiana Chapter of Palatines to America for its 2026 Virtual Fall Meeting on Saturday, September 19, featuring German genealogy expert Andrea Bentschneider.

Explore hidden clues in church and civil records, learn how witnesses and neighbors can strengthen your research, and take part in a live Q&A.

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🔗 Register at inpalam.org

21/08/2026

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21/08/2026

Posted by The Galway Advertiser

A significant milestone in the Galway–Chicago Sister City relationship was reached last week with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU ) between Galway Chamber of Commerce and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/152153/galway-and-chicagoland-chambers-sign-landmark-memorandum-of-understanding

21/08/2026

Posted by our friends Oxbow Books

Get ready for next week by diving into the results of a session at a previous EAA meeting! Explore the origins and dynamics of Bell Beaker connections across and throughout the Mediterranean with this brilliant new book ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SzZBsc

21/08/2026

Posted by our friends US National Archives

The United States Senate voted on August 7, 2026, to confirm Bradford P. Wilson as Archivist of the United States. Nominated by President Donald J. Trump, Wilson begins his tenure as the head of the National Archives and Records Administration today, August 21, 2026.

Dr. Wilson previously served as the James Wilson Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Civic Thought in the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University. In 2024, he retired from his long-time position as Executive Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, Lecturer in Politics, and Fellow of Forbes College at Princeton University.

Wilson received his BA from North Carolina State University, his MA from Northern Illinois University, and his PhD in Politics from The Catholic University of America.

Press Release: https://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/nr26-4

21/08/2026

Posted by our friends Consulate General of Ireland, Chicago

21/08/2026

Posted by our friends 1798 Rebellion Casualty Database

Tomorrow we are back to the day by day anniversary posts as we await the arrival of the French

Today, I share with you most of my Ulster Rebellion books. The principal ones that I’d recommend for anyone wishing to understand what occurred would be “Summer Soldiers” by A.T.Q. Stewart; “1798 Rebellion in County Down” edited by Mrytle Hill, Kenneth Dawson and Brian S. Turner and “Revolt in the North” by Charles Dickson. I’d also recommend the “Battle of Antrim” by Stephen McCracken if you wish to get a greater understanding of the Antrim battle. All of these books are easily found on online bookstores.

For some biographical material I’d recommend “May Tyrants Tremble - The Life of William Drennan” by the excellent Fergus Whelan as well as “Belfast Jacobin” by Kenneth Dawson