In October 2025, you can find several virtual genealogy search events focused on Irish family history. Notable options include webinars from the Irish Genealogical Society International and Legacy Family Tree Webinars, as well as a virtual conference organized by the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa.
IRISH GENEALOGY WEBINARS AND VIRTUAL CONFERENCES
British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO) Virtual Conference
What: “Teaghlach Gaelach: A Celebration of Irish Family History” is a virtual event featuring multiple speakers and topics, including researching farming ancestors, Irish Palatines, and using surnames
When: Weekend of October 26–27, 2025
Details: The event will also include expert-led “Connect sessions” for one-on-one help, a virtual Expo Hall, and access to recordings until November 30
Irish Family History Society (IFHS) Course Series
What: The IFHS is hosting a series of “Hands-On Guides” short courses delivered via Zoom throughout the autumn
When:
Saturday, October 4, 2025: Navigating Online Irish Family History Resources – Hands-On Guides #3
Saturday, October 11, 2025: Navigating Online Irish Family History Resources – Hands-On Guides #4
Saturday, October 18, 2025: Navigating Online Irish Family History Resources – Hands-On Guides #5
Details: The course series features Kieran Jordan demonstrating various online resources. The talks are delivered live and recordings are available afterward
Irish Genealogical Society International (IGSI) webinar
What: A virtual presentation on “Irish Migrations to Canada – When & Why? How to research these Irish ancestors” by Janelle Asselin
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central Time
Details: This will be an online-only webinar for both members and non-members.
Legacy Family Tree Webinars
What: This platform offers a lineup of webinars in October 2025, with several relevant topics for Irish genealogy research:
October 1, 2025: “From The Ashes: The 1922 Irish Public Record Office Fire and Irish Genealogy” by David Ryan
October 1, 2025: “Foundations in DNA 5 of 5: Understanding Ethnicity Estimates” by Blaine Bettinger
Details: The webinars are typically free to attend live. Check the Legacy Family Tree Webinars website for schedules and registration
ON-DEMAND AND VIRTUAL CONSULTATION OPTIONS
Ulster Historical Foundation (UHF): Offers one-on-one virtual consultations with its genealogists, where you can get personal research advice via Zoom
Ulster Historical Foundation “Essentials” course: The Winter 2025–2026 course goes live on November 9, 2025, but registration may open in October. It includes pre-recorded lectures, interactive workshops, and live Q&A sessions
Key genealogy search events happening in Ireland in October 2025 include
a research program hosted by the Ulster Historical Foundation and several talks and exhibitions that are part of the Dublin Festival of History.
IRISH GENEALOGY IN-PERSON EVENTS
Ulster Historical Foundation Research Programme
- What it is: A three-day, in-person program that provides assisted genealogical research in Irish archives
- Where: Northern Ireland, with research guidance from the Ulster Historical Foundation team
- When: October 26–29, 2025
Dublin Festival of History
Several events during the annual Dublin Festival of History are relevant to genealogical research and family history:
Grangegorman and Genealogy: Searching for Patient’s Voices: An information session presented by Grangegorman Histories and the National Archives. It focuses on sources for genealogical research related to former Grangegorman patients.
- Where: TU Dublin, East Quad, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin
- When: Saturday, October 4, 2025
The History of Mount Jerome Cemetery: A talk by Dr. Cormac Moore that explores the history of this historic cemetery, including profiles of notable individuals buried there
- Where: Rathmines Library, Dublin
- When: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Tallaght: A Welcoming Place Oral History Collection Launch: The official launch of an archive that captures recorded voices and memories of people connected to Tallaght, which can be a valuable genealogical resource
- Where: County Library, Tallaght, Dublin.
- When: Friday, October 17, 2025
Cork Genealogical Society Conference
- What it is: A one-day family history conference for those interested in documenting family trees and gathering family memorabilia
- Where: Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Cork
- When: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Are you hosting or attending other Irish genealogy events around the world that we should share? Please send any pertinent information to stories@byancestry.com. Thank you!
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