This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tyroneire Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.tyr.general/6576/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If you can attend this lecture on March 16th, I highly recommend it -- the UHF talks are great & cover a variety of topics. The registration page for the lecture is up & available http://www.genpa.org/irish_registration.html See the details in the write-up below ----- ----- Anyone who will be in the Philadelphia area near St. Patrick's Day may be interested in this Irish genealogy seminar, given by the great folks at the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast. Sunday, 16 March 2008, 10:30 - 4:30 Researching Irish and Scots-Irish Ancestry Lecture and Book Fair at the Bucks County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 3207 Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19057 RSVP by 5 March 2008 Celebrate St. Patrick's Day a little early, and learn how to use Irish records to research the Irish and Scots-Irish. Our presenters will be Dr. Brian Trainor and Mr. Allan Leonard, of the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Whether you are new to research in Ireland or are experienced with the complexiities of Irish research -- and regardless of whether your interests lie in the north or the south of Ireland - you will learn something at this seminar! Savor some Irish treats in the morning, and choose a box lunch or bring your own. Seminar $25, box lunch $6.50. The Ulster Historical Foundation is the principal genealogical research agency in Ireland and a leading publisher of historical, educational, and genealogical source books - many of which will be available for purchase at this event. Dr. Trainor is the Research Director Emeritus of the UHF and a former Chief Executive of the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland. Mr. Leonard, Operations Manager of the UHF, is an avid genealogist; born in America, but a fifteen-year resident of Ireland, his knowledge bridges both Irish and American sources. Don't miss this chance to learn from the experts! See http://www.genpa.org for registration information and driving directions. More information will be added as it becomes available, so be sure to check back. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.