UTAS Diploma of Family History Graduation 2021

Artist's impression of my graduation attire Having completed the Utas Diploma of Family History in 2020 and enjoyed it so much, I decided in 2021 to continue with my University studies. Through the excellent online company “Future Learn” I completed the University College Dublin Irish language course “Irish 101”. Then I studied the “Book of … Continue reading UTAS Diploma of Family History Graduation 2021

A Princess in Enniscorthy Castle.

Tuesday 30 May, 2017 Every little girl dreams of being a Princess in a Castle. We grow up with stories of Snow White and Cinderella but no one really believes that they can live in a Castle - even for a short time. Today I felt like a Princess. As I watched the tables being … Continue reading A Princess in Enniscorthy Castle.

Taking Tea at Enniscorthy Castle

Tuesday 30 May, 2017 Morning The sun is shining, the birds are singing. What could be a better way to start the day for such an historical event? High Tea at Enniscorthy Castle. Whilst serving me yet another delicious breakfast, Moira greeted me with a "Good morning bride". And, yes I do feel as a … Continue reading Taking Tea at Enniscorthy Castle

Enniscorthy here we come!

Click to go to the 28th. May - Click to go to the 29th. May Saturday 27 May 2017 History is in the making! Preparations for the High Tea in Enniscorthy Castle are to be finalized. Today we will travel from Dublin to Enniscorthy by Wexford Bus. The lovely Moira will be waiting to greet … Continue reading Enniscorthy here we come!

Marsh’s Library: a treasure trove of literature

Friday 26 May, 2017 Blessed with yet another glorious Summer's day, I strolled through the streets of Dublin to keep my 10 am appointment with Dr. Jason McElligott, Keeper, Marsh's Library. I love the smell and the sight of historical and valuable books lined up neatly on shelves. People often ask me where I grew … Continue reading Marsh’s Library: a treasure trove of literature

The importance of taking care of your family history

Clans and Surnames Conference, Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland Last year with the help of the lovely Rachel Spano, Senior Archivist of the State Library of Queensland, Australia, I was able to pass on techniques for Preservation, Conservation and Restoration at a Workshop that I conducted where Rachel Spano participated in an outreach skype session. When I … Continue reading The importance of taking care of your family history

National Archives Kew visit

Saturday 13th May, 2017 Fellow genealogists refer to the National Archives at Kew in England as one of THE most important repositories in the world. I have long wanted to visit the National Archives as they hold a large collection with relevance to most Australians. My Prendergast family included. Today the weather was cool but … Continue reading National Archives Kew visit

Radio Interview in Ireland

The Quest to find Prendergast ancestors continues. Radio Interview in Ireland Lorna Moloney has been presenting the genealogy radio show on Raidio Corca Baiscinn since 2014. Raidio Corca Baiscinnin is based in South West Clare, Ireland. Lorna has invited all the leading genealogists from around the world as her guests on her show. I was … Continue reading Radio Interview in Ireland

Australian preparations for the High Tea to be held at Enniscorthy Castle with the team in Ireland.

Staging a High Tea at Enniscorthy Castle When my daughter in law asked me “Who is co-ordinating the High Tea at Enniscorthy Castle”? I was able to tell her that although the event was taking place 15,838 kilometres away, I had a wonderful team on the ground in Enniscorthy helping me carry … Continue reading Australian preparations for the High Tea to be held at Enniscorthy Castle with the team in Ireland.

An Australian first

How many Australian Academics can proudly announce that they have been invited to deliver a paper at the Conference "Clans and Surnames", Nenagh, Tipperary in Ireland scheduled for May, 2017? I am thrilled to announce that I can. I was over the moon when Lorna Moloney, the well respected Irish Genealogist invited me to deliver … Continue reading An Australian first