CB Genealogy

04/02/2026

When will we get a new year of data on Irishgenealogy? We're expecting 1925 births, 1950 marriages and 1975 deaths. It would be lovely if we got the 1864-1870 deaths (or even just the indexes back!) but I've almost given up on that. Last year's update was delayed by the launch of the new version of the website, so I'm hoping it'll be earlier this year.
That gap between the birth indexes on the commercial sites is closing fast. IrishGenealogy has births indexed with the mother's name from 1900. Ancestry/Findmypast/Familysearch have birth indexes to 1958 but they only have the mother's surname in the index from 1928. With the imminent release of the 1926 census, we should be able to get around this little 20th century gap. If you need to work with 19th century births, remember that Rootsireland often has the civil records indexed out so they might be a shortcut, albeit requiring at least a short term subscription.

15/01/2026

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15/01/2026

My January newsletter is out. Have a read over your morning coffee.

It’s 2026 at last and we are on the home stretch in counting down the days to the 1926 census release. As I write this newsletter, we are 93 days and 8 hours away from the launch. Can you tell I’m excited?

14/01/2026

Still some places left for this next week!

Have you had a DNA test done but are unsure how to interpret your results and move forward with your genealogical research? Join Claire Bradley, professional genealogist, for a DNA Workshop where she will guide participants in using their DNA results for family history. To participate you need to have already received your DNA test results and be able to access them on the day. The workshop will take place at Fingal Local Studies & Archives, 46 North Street, Swords on Wednesday, 21st January from 2.30pm-4pm. Spaces are limited, to book contact archives@fingal.ie or call (01) 8704486.

09/01/2026

If you're feeling like starting a new project, there's still a few places left in my class Malahide Community School Adult Education starting at the end of January. Details & booking here:

IRISH GENEALOGY Course Description: HOW TO RESEARCH YOUR FAMILY HISTORY Researching your family tree is a growing hobby. This class teaches you where to begin with Irish sources like the census, birth, death and marriage certificates, then progresses to parish registers, newspapers, wills, land reco...

29/12/2025

So excited to be delving into the most important Irish records release of the century!

18th April 2026 sees the release of the first new census for Ireland in decades. The 1926 census was the first taken after the island was partitioned and covers...

28/12/2025

My 2026 wishlist!

https://cbgenealogy.ie/my-2026-wishlist/

18/12/2025

I've got some talks and workshops happening in January. All the details are here:
https://cbgenealogy.ie/january-events-workshops/

There's still some space in my diary for talks in the second half of 2026 so if your society is interested, let me know!

16/12/2025

Delighted to be part of this lovely group again next year!

🌍 Our annual Speaker Collage is here—and the 2026 lineup is truly global:
✅ 117 speakers
✅ 34 speakers outside the U.S.
I love this part every year. Genealogy is worldwide… and so is this schedule. 🙌
Full reveal Dec 29.

15/12/2025

My final newsletter of the year is here.
https://claires-newsletter-3b3509.beehiiv.com/p/christmas-cheer

12/12/2025

Dr Brian Gurrin, VRTI Research Fellow in Census and Population Records, joins Dr Jessamy Carlson, Family and Local History Engagement Lead, The National Arch...

23/11/2025

This is a great offer.

Welcome the to Irish Newspaper Archives the gateway to Ireland's great historical past. Irish Newspaper Archives offers access to over 300 years of Irish history through millions of Irish Newspaper pages. The historical newspaper archive hosts newspapers from every county in the country. Irish Newsp...