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The Irish Interest Group is geared toward people with an ongoing interest in genealogy and an appreciation of their Irish ancestors.
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| Special Interest Groups of the Albuquerque Genealogical
Society (AGS) focus on
a specific Computer Genealogy software program or have an interest in
Genealogical Research for a specific country. AGS members who
have Irish ancestors will find the monthly meetings of the Irish
Interest Group interesting and informative. Attendance is free
and open to all. The group meets on the third Wednesday of most
months (no meeting during April, August, or December) at 1:30 pm in the
New Mexicana Room of the Special Collections
Library. For more information contact Elaine Armstrong. |
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| Note:
The Irish Interest Group is merely a
sub-group of the Albuquerque Genealogical Society. People who come and
want to do Irish genealogy should come to the meetings offered by AGS
and, if they are beginners, get a grounding in the basics of
genealogy. Genealogy is a process that has to be done
step by step and can go very slowly sometimes. Anyone traveling to
Ireland for research needs to prepare as far in advance as possible and
needs to do as much research in the U.S. as possible before
packing his
or her suitcase. And planning your research in Ireland is
essential.
The Irish Interest Group is geared toward people with an ongoing interest in genealogy and an appreciation of their Irish ancestors. |
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IRISH SET
DANCING
Irish set
dancing is a form of social dancing which has been popular in
Sets
are danced by four couples in a square, and usually consist of three to
six figures with a short pause between each. They are descended from
the French quadrilles, which were brought to
The Albuquerque Set Dance group gets
together every Monday evening at 6:30PM. We dance until 9PM
to live fiddle music. We range from beginners to seasoned dancers
and welcome all who just want to get together, shake a leg, and enjoy
the evening. For more information contact Joleen: nmjodie@yahoo.com
The
dances are in many forms, for couples or threesomes, in lines, squares
and circles, including several in four-couple sets. They are danced to
steps which are similar to those used in modern step dancing and unlike
those for set dancing. These dances are
fairly simple and can be mastered by most people, even if you do have
two left feet.
Classes are held every Wednesday evening,
7:30PM, at the Edelweiss German American Club in Albuquerque,
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| Irish
Genealogical Research Links: |
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| Irish Genealogy project |
Established to co-ordinate the Irish Genealogical Project, a unique undertaking that helps you find answers to the questions you have about your Irish roots. |
| Ulster Historical Foundation |
The
"principal genealogical research
agency in Ireland" - a non-profit organisation for Northern Ireland.
Free index search of over 2.5 million names in Birth, Death and
Marriage records for Antrim, Down and Belfast. You can also view the
full records on a pay-per-view basis. (Recommended by Irish Group member Ilene
Jones.) |
| Irish Genealogical Society,
International |
A non-profit organization out of MN dedicated to assisting members in genealogical research of Irish and Scots-Irish ancestry. The group puts members in touch with others researching the same surnames. They assist members looking for ancestors in both the North and South of Ireland. |
| Source Guide to Irish Family
Research |
BallyBegVillage.com is a commercial site that provides a non-commercial guide to Irish family research sources. Employs an unfortunate use of small fonts and turquoise printing on grey census form backgrounds - however, an excellent collection of links to such areas as information on Irish land divisions and county libraries. Recommended by Irish Group member Melba Williams. |
| Irish Genealogical Foundation and
Family Journal |
This is a commercial site by Michael O'Laughlin, who publishes two monthly international newsletters, and has authored 30 books. He also edits and publishes some of the rarest works of Irish history, such as Keatings History of Ireland and King James' Irish Army List. They want you to become a member, but the site offers free search for family locations and Irish place names. |
| The Irish Ancestral Research
Association |
TIARA (The Irish Ancestral Research Association) is a nonprofit organization established to develop and promote the growth, study and exchange of ideas among people and organizations interested in Irish genealogical and historical research and education. |
| Links
to All Things Irish:
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| Irish-American Society of New
Mexico |
Invites all of Irish
and non-Irish heritage to take part in their actitivies. The
Society plans to build a Heritage Center in Albuquerque, the first in
New Mexico - find out why the Center is unique and how it can serve you. |
| The
Celtic Realm |
"We're not dead
yet!" National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson shares
great photos with music and festivities of today's Celts, including
specific stops in Ireland. In four 2-minute segments - wonderful! |
| Music
and Musings |
More from National Geographic: "Each speaks their own local language: Scottish Gaelic, Irish Gaelic, and Breton. But artists Fred Morrison, Gearóid Mac Lochlainn, and Les Frères Morvan share the common bonds of Celtic culture and the lyricism of its long, rich history." |
| The History of St. Patrick's Day |
St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. The History Channel provides a video clip on the truth behind the mysterious Saint as well as interesting facts on the country. Here is a quiz you can take to test (and improve!) your knowledge of 1500 years of Ireland history. Submitted by Irish Group members Norita Callahan and Joleen Streit. |
| Irish Roots Cafe |
This is
blogging from the Irish Genealogical Foundation (Michael
O'Laughlin). Learn that a shamrock has three leaves, not four as
depicted too often in St. Patrick's Day logos. |
