Some of you will receive two copies. That means you're in a currently active Fian AND have signed up for the Fianna-L and THAT'S GOOD :) Some of you are on the Fianna-L and not in an active fian. No problem. :) Some of you in an active fian only got ONE copy :( :( PLEASE ! Go sign up for the Fianna-L TONIGHT so we won't lose track of each other! * * * * * * * * * The start page to our Fianna Guide to Irish research finally got too big and broke itself into two pieces :) One is at http://www.geocities.com/~fiannag/start.html and the other? Well we moved all the prose to (now who would guess ;) http://www.geocities.com/~fiannag/start1.html hehehehe * ** * * * * * * * This term, so Marthe doesn't have to work so hard checking out new things we gave her a page of her own ;) complete with our mascots!!! Hohohohoho!!! It's a bit early, lots of folks are still furiously working on their projects, but we could sneak a peek if Marthe doesn't catch us on her personal page at http://www.geocities.com/~fiannag/marthe.html * * * * * * * * * * Lots of little changes on our front page, and one "big" one! You folks have done such a wonderful BEGINNING ;) job, that you've gone and won yourselves an award for BEST in Category of Ethnic Sites in Genealogy, from Terri Lamb at the Mining Co. Her review of the site is copied below: " Genealogy GemSites Category Winner Dateline: 05/16/98 Ethnic/Specialty Sites that focus on ethnic heritage and research or other special genealogical needs worldwide. Fianna Study Group Hideaway and Guide to Irish Research http://www.geocities.com/~fiannag/ Final Votes: 162 From a legendary band of mighty Irish warriors this group derives their name, and the site presents fascinating historical and Irish heritage resources. The study group and its site originated as part of a class in genealogy at Virtual University in late 1997. The Guide to Irish Research section is comprised of various tips from members of the study group and links to other resources. There's a Surname Research Guide here, where you can see and submit Irish surnames being researched. There's also an interesting section where you can find "modernizations" of ancient Irish and Celtic surnames. The Fianna Study Group's site is chock-full of interesting historical trivia relating to Ireland and Celtic culture (even including a bit of Gaelic for the curious), and a good bit of "just for fun" stuff, too. This site is both entertaining and potentially useful for the researcher of Irish ancestry." CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL, Members old and new, for your contributions which help to develop this site as a resource for genealogists lucky enough to have some Irish ancestors! Peace. Anne .chirho@prodigy.net http://www.hoseahouse.org http://www.geocities.com/~hoseahouse/genealogy/index.html http://www.geocities.com/~fiannag/index.html