A Chairde, The December 2005 issue of the newsletter of the Genealogical Society of Ireland - "The Genie Gazette" - is now uploaded to the Society's website www.familyhistory.ie Featured in this issue are:- + XXVII International Congress - "Myths & Propaganda in Heraldry & Genealogy" + Annual Membership Fee + Queries Received + GSI Quarterly Journal + History of the Parishes of the Diocese of Kerry + Maritime Tragedy + Derry War Service + Dublin's Fish Market + Railway Anniversary + Douglas Gageby Papers + Contents of Newsletter Vol. 10 2005 (complete listing for 2005) + Irish Census On-Line + Diary Dates Wish to join the GSI? Just log on to www.familyhistory.ie/shop On behalf of the President & the Board of Directors of the Genealogical Society of Ireland, may I wish all our members and friends a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous, Healthy & Peaceful New Year. Kindest regards Michael Merrigan Hon. Secretary Genealogical Society of Ireland eolas@familyhistory.ie