Irish Genealogical Society International

Irish Genealogical Society International Irish genealogical org & library. The second Sat of the month is an Irish Sat. - vols will help you.

The Irish Genealogical Society International (IGSI) is a volunteer organization dedicated to helping people discover their Irish heritage and ancestry. Founded in 1985, today our nearly 600 members are found worldwide. The IGSI Library collection includes more than 3000 books, maps, and periodicals of interest and use to Irish family history researchers. Irish researchers have access to other mate

rials within the William J Hoffman Library, including databases such as Findmypast and Ancestry. IGSI publications include the quarterly journal, The Septs, a leading provider of information about Irish genealogical methods and sources and the bi-monthly eNewsletter, Ginealas. In addition to this website, IGSI volunteers set an online presence via the blog, Facebook and Twitter.

It’s not too late to register for this weekend’s webinar featuring John Grenham presenting “How has the Irish Ancestors ...
06/18/2026

It’s not too late to register for this weekend’s webinar featuring John Grenham presenting “How has the Irish Ancestors website changed in the past year?” Learn about the new tools and information available on this pivotal Irish research website straight from the man behind it. We hope to see you there! Head to the link in our bio to learn more or register.

Inside the Di**le Peninsula, beginning in the town of Di**le, is Slea Head Drive. The drive includes breathtaking cliffs...
06/16/2026

Inside the Di**le Peninsula, beginning in the town of Di**le, is Slea Head Drive. The drive includes breathtaking cliffs, beautiful beaches, and charming villages with cozy pubs and will take anywhere from 3-5 hours (depending upon the number of stops). One wouldn’t dream of driving this counter clockwise with the amount of tour buses and drivers following a clockwise route.

The Di**le Peninsula is considered one of the Wild Atlantic Ways 5 great peninsulas. Not only known for its dramatic coa...
06/09/2026

The Di**le Peninsula is considered one of the Wild Atlantic Ways 5 great peninsulas. Not only known for its dramatic coastlines, it is also an Irish-speaking culture (Gaeltacht). Along the route, one will find views of the dreamy views of the Blasket Islands and will go through Conor Pass which is the highest mountain road in Ireland.

On Saturday, June 20, join IGSI as we host John Grenham for his presentation “How has the Irish Ancestors website change...
06/05/2026

On Saturday, June 20, join IGSI as we host John Grenham for his presentation “How has the Irish Ancestors website changed in the past year?” John’s website is a valuable resource for those of us researching Irish genealogy, and there have been many important updates to it recently. At this webinar, you’ll learn what those updates are and how to access the valuable resources the website offers. Head to the link in our bio or irishgenealogical.org to register.

Kinsale in County Cork is just one coastal town that is always colorful but seems to come alive with even more color in ...
06/02/2026

Kinsale in County Cork is just one coastal town that is always colorful but seems to come alive with even more color in summer. Kinsale has brightly painted buildings that line the streets with vibrant colors, especially near the Newman’s Mall. Kinsale is also known as the Gourmet Capital and is one of Ireland’s most picturesque, fashionable, and popular towns. Don't dream of leaving Ireland without a trip through County Cork.

When you dream of May flowers brought on by those April showers, Wicklow is the place to visit. This is where you will f...
05/26/2026

When you dream of May flowers brought on by those April showers, Wicklow is the place to visit. This is where you will find the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Wicklow. This is a perfect region for the gardens due to the mild climate, along with higher rainfall and the deep, acidic soil. Entry is free so you can see an important collection of plant species and pollinators from all over the world.

You might already know that Memorial Day was initially created to honor the graves of soldiers who died during the Civil...
05/25/2026

You might already know that Memorial Day was initially created to honor the graves of soldiers who died during the Civil War. But were you aware that tens of thousands of Irish Americans served in the Civil War, predominantly on the side of the Union, and that Irish Americans have served in the United States military since the Revolutionary War up to today? Whether you are honoring this day through patriotic events or grilling with friends and family, we hope you take a moment to think of these Irish Americans and other soldiers who gave their lives serving the United States.

May is often dryer than other times of the year, is less crowded than the summer months, and offers longer daylight hour...
05/12/2026

May is often dryer than other times of the year, is less crowded than the summer months, and offers longer daylight hours. This makes it the perfect time to explore West Port, County Mayo on foot. Here you can walk the paved trail from West Port to Achill Island (called the Great Western Greenway) or if you are dreaming of something a bit more challenging, one can hike Croagh Patrick, a renowned pilgrimage site known as Ireland's Holy Mountain .

This Saturday is Irish Saturday at the Hoffman Research Library in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Every month, a group of I...
05/07/2026

This Saturday is Irish Saturday at the Hoffman Research Library in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Every month, a group of IGSI volunteers spend a Saturday at the library to assist visitors with their Irish research. Whether you want to know what books in the collection might be useful or how to use one of the databases we offer like RootsIreland, our volunteers are there to help. Head to the link in our bio for more information, hours, and address.

On Saturday, May 16, IGSI is hosting Gigi Hickey and Mary Wickersham for their talk “Old Records, New Tools: An Introduc...
05/06/2026

On Saturday, May 16, IGSI is hosting Gigi Hickey and Mary Wickersham for their talk “Old Records, New Tools: An Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) for Genealogists” in person at the Minnesota Genealogy Center in Mendota Heights or online via Zoom. This hybrid webinar will walk attendees through today’s AI tools, their strengths, and how to use them to advance your research. Aimed at family historians who are unfamiliar with using AI but want to know more, this is sure to be informative! Register at the link in our bio or head to our website irishgenealogical.org.

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1385 Mendota Heights Road, Suite 100
Mendota Heights, MN
55120

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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