As is prone to happen from time to time, we have a distinct lull in genealogy-related news at the moment. But here goes anyway...
We'll begin with blogger Claire Santry and her further observations re. the release of the 1926 Irish Census.
The latest GOONS Newsflash is now available.
Here's news of a DNA project for Caithness and Sutherland (thanks to @DebbieKennett on Twitter).
And here are details of an Oxfordshire DNA project (related posts here and here).
There's also an interesting DNA Native Indians-in-Iceland tale here.
Chris Paton informs us of the latest news on the 'Family Tree' TV comedy show, currently airing in the US and due 'over here' in July.
Now available: the latest Offaly History newsletter.
Christine Woodcock points to a couple of avenues for those of us with Scottish rural ancestors.
As for Northern Ireland (and its GRO records), take a look at this post from Chris Paton. And here's some new material for County Down.
Forthcoming events (not a great deal happening!):
- Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May (10am-4pm) - Channel Islands FHS Exhibition, St.Helier Town Hall, Jersey;
- Events, etc., at the National Library of Scotland (+ other NLS stuff);
- Scottish Genealogy Society's 'Programme of Classes';
- Irish events (thanks Claire);
- Upcoming Postcard Fairs (please check with organisers before travelling a long way);
- The BBC's 'Things To Do' page.
And don't forget about the BI-Gen Twitter feed.
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