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Course | Advanced Sources in Genealogy

8-week Course
Date September 16 through November 4 | Wednesdays | 2pm - 4:15pm
Location National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare Street, Dublin, D02 P638
Category Course
Date September 16 through November 4 | Wednesdays | 2pm - 4:15pm
Location National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare Street, Dublin, D02 P638
Category Course
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The Poole Photographic Collection; POOLEWP 1000. 

In Person

Join us for this 8-week genealogy course with Seán Murphy!

The advanced course on genealogy/family history research will run from Wednesday 16th September to Wednesday 4th November. It will take place in the library's Joly theatre from 2pm to 4.15pm each Wednesday afternoon and will be delivered by professional genealogist, Seán Murphy. Over eight weeks, participants will be introduced to additional sources for genealogical research, their uses and how to access them including:

  • Memorial Inscriptions
  • Wills and Deeds
  • Estate Papers
  • Genealogical Office Manuscripts
  • Occupational Service Records
  • Prison records
  • and more. 

The course fee is €100. To book your place, please contact us at genealogycourse@nli.ie

It is recommended to have completed the NLI Introduction to Genealogy Course or to have familiarity with genealogical research before registering for this course. Places are limited. 

 

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Seán Murphy
Professional Genealogist

Seán J Murphy is a history graduate of University College Dublin and works as a genealogical and historical researcher, lecturer and writer.  He has published widely, spoken at conferences and local society events and featured in television, radio and newspaper coverage. He taught adult education classes in genealogy to certificate level in University College Dublin for many years. Sean has conducted genealogy classes for the past decade in the National Library of Ireland. 

    To find out more, please contact us at genealogycourse@nli.ie