Irish Family History: Intermediate Level

Overview

Overview

(You must have completed the introduction module to enrol on this course)

Building on the theoretical foundations of the first year, we begin to move into experiential learning with the option of project work in term 2. We explore the Irish diaspora in all its aspects (military, mercantile, civilian, political and criminal exiles and convicts, adventurers, orphans) anywhere they went, and where sources survive, in Irish and overseas archives.

In term two we will turn a spotlight on demographic groups that are more challenging to trace: finding women in the sources; researching Irish Travellers before 1950; and children in care 1840s to 1952. There will be a continuing emphasis on the appropriate methodology to use in family and social history, for a successful research outcome.

Please note: This is a lecture-only course and does not include access to computers on campus. Participants must have access to their own computers at home for follow up clinics and research.

Date, Time and Place

This lecture-only module comprises of 16 lectures, eight in semester 1 and eight in semester 2, commencing the week beginning 29 September 2025 and recommencing 19 January 2026. Lectures take place on Mondays 6 - 7 pm on Zoom. Lectures are not recorded.