When I read Lester's request for help my initial response was go see - go play -go enjoy -and save research for the next trip which I am sure you will want to take after going once. There is so much that is wonderful in all of Ireland to see and do and learn and love that I find research there the hardest I have ever done. The one exception I would make is graveyards. They are great and the way folks there are remembered in death is a must see. If you have names of folk who are related, and or names of townlands or street addresses from the past you might want to try checking some of them out. But in general I find that research takes over or enjoying your new environment takes over and it is so hard to do both on your initial trip unless you have had a lot of time to prepare ahead and know pretty much what you are looking for. Now I wouldn't be saying this if I didn't know that many on the list will give you some real help. I am here to make you feel better if you fail to use their help or spend your time in dusty tomes. Judy In a message dated 2/10/2008 4:04:08 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, KPagape@aol.com writes: Congratulations! How lucky are you? I would suggest PRONI (Public Records of Northern Ireland) List, please correct me if I'm wrong on that! I could kick myself for not getting over there when I was in Belfast in June. Next time though, I'm going to spend several days there. I'm told that you should have all your ducks in a row before you go. Make sure you know exactly what you want to look up as to not waste any precious time while you are there. Have fun! Northern Ireland is the most incredible place I've ever been! Love, Kathy In a message dated 2/10/2008 2:51:16 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, lcg112@gmail.com writes: Hello all, My mother surprised me the other day with an invitation to accompany her to Ireland (her father was born in Belfast). Can anyone suggest possibilities for research while I am in Belfast. Thanks in advance for any assistance. Lester Lester C Griel III BS, RN Graduate Assistant, School of Nursing 307G Health and Human Development East 814-867-0541 Family Nurse Practitioner Student, The Pennsylvania State University Firefighter, Alpha Fire Company: online at www.alphafire.com Secretary, The Firemans Relief Association of State College, Pennsylvania Genealogist: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=lgriel3 Researching the Griel, Hill, Eastep, Kinsey, Donald, Franke, Espenshade and Showalter surnames. 814-883-6552 Reply to: lgriel@comcast.net "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." – Theodore Seuss Giesel Security is our nearness to God, not our distance from danger. -Kenneth R. Hendre ("`-''-/").___..--''"`-._ (`6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) (_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-' _..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' (il),-'' (li),' ((!.-' We are........ Penn State! -----Original Message----- From: nir-down-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:nir-down-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Fiona Jones Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 8:19 PM To: nir-down@rootsweb.com Subject: [NIR-DOWN] McVeigh/McVea/McVeagh Hi All. I have just completed some research on the name McVeigh in the Kilkeel area. If anyone is researching this name drop me an email and I'll see if I have anything that will help. Fiona. ====== IGP Co. Down Coordinator <http://www.rootsweb.com/~nirdow2/index.htm> http://www.rootsweb.com/~nirdow2/index.htm Author of Miners of Mourne <http://www.fipacian.com/MinersofMourne.htm> http://www.fipacian.com/MinersofMourne.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NIR-DOWN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NIR-DOWN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000 025 48) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NIR-DOWN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 48)