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    The Irish Spirit is alive and well in North America
    by Dave Miller
    • May 7, 2018
    • 1 min

    The Irish Spirit is alive and well in North America

    Many Irish Americans are finding a new interest in learning about their Irish Ancestry. Organizers are saying that the Irish Spirit is al...
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    This was not your ancestor's blizzard!
    by Dave Miller
    • Apr 25, 2018
    • 6 min

    This was not your ancestor's blizzard!

    Those of us in America's Upper Midwest recently experienced one of the worst blizzards in 130 years during the middle of April. In a 3 da...
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    Learning the art of Sean Nos dancing
    by Dave Miller
    • Apr 8, 2018
    • 1 min

    Learning the art of Sean Nos dancing

    Now that we are past all the St. Patrick's Day activities, I hope you enjoyed all the parades and celebrations during the month of March ...
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    Another March Lecture Tour in the books!
    by Dave Miller
    • Mar 25, 2018
    • 1 min

    Another March Lecture Tour in the books!

    Every year, representatives from the Ulster Historical Foundation travel across North America for three weeks to discuss researching Iris...
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    Why is grandma on ice?
    by Dave Miller
    • Mar 7, 2018
    • 3 min

    Why is grandma on ice?

    I was reminiscing with my cousin via text message the other day. That's how we reminisce these days with family members in this modern da...
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    German Genealogy session at the Brown County Library!
    by Dave Miller
    • Feb 27, 2018
    • 1 min

    German Genealogy session at the Brown County Library!

    The Brown County Library in Green Bay, Wisconsin will be holding a special bonus session this Saturday at 10:45 am on German research. I'...
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    The Ulster Historical Foundation March Lecture Tour 2018!
    by Dave Miller
    • Feb 26, 2018
    • 4 min

    The Ulster Historical Foundation March Lecture Tour 2018!

    The Ulster Historical Foundation’s North American March Lecture tour will begin Saturday March 3rd in Augusta, Georgia. There are 14 stop...
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    Details for the 2018 Celtic Connections Conference.
    by Dave Miller
    • Feb 19, 2018
    • 1 min

    Details for the 2018 Celtic Connections Conference.

    The 2018 Celtic Connections Conference will be held in August at the Marriott Hotel Boston/Newton in Auburndale, Massachusetts. The confe...
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    Going the Distance for your Irish Ancestors
    by Dave Miller
    • Jan 29, 2018
    • 1 min

    Going the Distance for your Irish Ancestors

    On my most recent trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland, I had the opportunity of meeting folks from all over the world. I also met two pe...
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    15th year for Genealogy 101
    by Dave Miller
    • Jan 15, 2018
    • 1 min

    15th year for Genealogy 101

    This is the 15th year the Brown County Wisconsin Library will be conducting it's Genealogy 101 workshops. This year the sessions will aga...
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    A Signing Petition for the early release of the 1926 Irish Census!
    by Dave Miller
    • Jan 4, 2018
    • 1 min

    A Signing Petition for the early release of the 1926 Irish Census!

    The Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations (CIGO) has established a signing petition for the earlier release of the 1926 Irish Censu...
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    Happy New Year 2018!
    by Dave Miller
    • Dec 30, 2017
    • 1 min

    Happy New Year 2018!

    Happy New Year to you all and thanks for your support this past year!
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    The Minnesota Genealogical Society Library is now open!
    by Dave Miller
    • Dec 27, 2017
    • 1 min

    The Minnesota Genealogical Society Library is now open!

    I recently had the opportunity to take a tour of the Minnesota Genealogical Society at it's new center and library in Mendota Heights and...
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    PRONI is a must stop for Ulster Research!
    by Dave Miller
    • Dec 8, 2017
    • 1 min

    PRONI is a must stop for Ulster Research!

    I had another opportunity to visit the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland in a recent visit to Belfast. I have had great success f...
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    A new location for the Irish Genealogical Society International!
    by Dave Miller
    • Nov 29, 2017
    • 1 min

    A new location for the Irish Genealogical Society International!

    Starting this Wednesday, the Irish Genealogical Society International has a new home located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The new facil...
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    Searching for Ancestors in the Walled City!
    by Dave Miller
    • Nov 17, 2017
    • 1 min

    Searching for Ancestors in the Walled City!

    On a recent trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland, I had the opportunity to visit the Walled City of Londonderry or Derry City. I found ou...
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    New UHF Irish Genealogy Website
    by Dave Miller
    • Nov 15, 2017
    • 1 min

    New UHF Irish Genealogy Website

    The Ulster Historical Foundation has announced it has a new website that promotes it's courses and seminars for 2018. The new site conta...
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    A Visit to the Ulster American Folk Park
    by Dave Miller
    • Oct 21, 2017
    • 1 min

    A Visit to the Ulster American Folk Park

    If you plan to study your Irish family history and plan a trip to Ireland to learn more about your ancestors, one place you need to visit...
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    Learning Irish History from an Expert!
    by Dave Miller
    • Sep 27, 2017
    • 1 min

    Learning Irish History from an Expert!

    Part of family research is not only knowing who your ancestors are but also the historical events that would have effect their lives and ...
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    Thanks to the Neenah Club
    by Dave Miller
    • Sep 25, 2017
    • 1 min

    Thanks to the Neenah Club

    I had the opportunity to speak to the Neenah Club of Neenah, Wisconsin Monday afternoon September 25th with another episode of "Proving y...
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