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PRONI in the shadow of Harland & Wolff cranes

Preparing for a visit to the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI)

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About PRONI This updated blog post reflects the changes on PRONI’S website since it was updated in 2026. The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) is located in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland in a purpose-built archive.  It is overlooked by Samson and Goliath, the two iconic, yellow-painted gantry cranes

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Best Free Websites for Irish Genealogy

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When I was at RootsTech at Salt Lake City in Feb/Mar 2024, I had the pleasure of meeting Aimee Cross, a professional genealogist from the United States. Aimee’s company is called Ancestry Consulting by Aimee and you can view her website here. Aimee also has a very successful YouTube channel called Aimee Cross – Genealogy

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How to start family history research in Ireland

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When I was at RootsTech at Salt Lake City in Feb/Mar 2024, I had the pleasure of meeting Aimee Cross, a professional genealogist from the United States. Aimee’s company is called Ancestry Consulting by Aimee and you can view her website here. Aimee also has a very successful YouTube channel called Aimee Cross – Genealogy

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Irish Genealogy research guide to be published

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The final proof of my forthcoming book has gone to the publishers and the jacket design has been finalised. The book entitled Tracing your family history using Irish newspapers and other printed materials is due to be published by Pen and Sword in February 2024. The book describes where Irish newspapers may be found in

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