Limerick Genealogy

18/04/2026

Have you searched the 1926 Census yet and who have you found? Exciting for many of us to be able to see our grandparents or parents on record. The site is working very well so far and the heat map is a great visual for the concentration of surnames in certain areas.

Interest in the first census records for the independent Irish State is expected to be huge

23/03/2026

For those who may be interested, applications are now open for the MA History of Family through the University of Limerick

06/03/2026

Join IGSI this Saturday, March 7, for a FREE webinar as we discuss “Using the RootsIreland.ie Website for Your Research.” RootsIreland is an incredible resource for researchers interested in Irish genealogy, and contains everything from vital records to ship passenger lists and Irish gravestone inscriptions. This webinar is open to everyone, but registration is required. Please see the link in our bio or head to our website to register.

04/03/2026

March offer from Roots Ireland

01/03/2026

Not long now ….

A new chapter in Irish history is about to open.

The Census 1926 – the first census of the Irish Free State – will be publicly available on 18 April 2026, inviting you to explore how people lived, worked, and connected one hundred years ago.

More than numbers, these records tell the stories of Irish households, families, and communities during the early years of the Free State.

To mark this centenary, the National Archives of Ireland is launching a public programme, including nationwide exhibitions, a special theatrical production by Anu Productions and an RTÉ documentary exploring the human stories behind the records.

As part of the lead-up to the Census 1926 release, RTÉ published an article this week on why these records are such an important part of the Irish history 🔗 https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/0226/1560189-census-population-ireland-culture-trends/

Whether you’re a genealogist, academic, or curious about your family tree, this centenary celebration reveals not only data but the lives behind the data.
Find out more about the plans for the Census release 🔗 https://nationalarchives.ie/engage-and-learn/census-1926-public-programme/

29/01/2026

Huge congratulations to Croom native Tiernan O’Rourke on the release of his new documentary, Behind the Curtain! 🎬🏠

Co-directed by Tiernan and Max Barry, this special film follows the legendary Joe Conlan as he takes his final bow as the Gaiety Panto Dame. It’s a beautiful look at a life that shaped one of Ireland’s most beloved traditions. 🎭✨

We are so proud to see one of our own leading such a high-profile project on national television. Make sure to tune in and support!

📅 Monday, February 2nd 🕖 7:00 PM 📺 RTÉ One & RTÉ Player

Curtain

15/01/2026

For research in county Kildare

New Kildare Records Added! 13th January 2026 By Brendan Scott We are delighted to announce the addition of 8278 nineteenth-century census substitute records for County Kildare to the Roots Ireland database! They are as follows: Slater’s Trade Directories for Co. Kildare, 1846 and 1881 (3,234 recor...

11/01/2026

Great resources for research

24/12/2025

Happy Christmas 🎄

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18/12/2025

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23/11/2025

Special offer from Roots Ireland now running

Special Offer running now – 25% off annual subscriptions! 21st November 2025 By Brendan Scott Don’t miss out on our special offer running now – 25% off a twelve month subscription! Why take out a subscription to Roots Ireland? RootsIreland have the most complete and most accurate set of Roman ...

23/09/2025

Another that wasn't in the Ormond Historical Societies inscription for Burgessbeg graveyard as far as I can see.

“Here lies the Body of Dennis O’Brien Esq of Newcastle of the Liberties of Limerick who dept this life the ?th of May ? Aged 76.”

Again this only reiterates why graveyards need to be resurveyed / visited when carrying out historical / genealogical research.

https://skfb.ly/pBunG