The charming historic house is to be matched with a team of acclaimed experts: Brian Donovan, Fiona Fitzsimons, both of Eneclann, Eileen O'Duill of Heirs Ireland and her husband, Sean O'Duill, a renowned Irish folklorist.
Tastebuds are also being fully catered for. The €125 fee includes light refreshments and a lunch prepared with fresh ingredients from Annesbrook's garden, and I hear there will be freshly baked scones and other treats during the two breaks. The day will start at 10am and end at 4.30pm.
Here's the programme:
Morning:
- Introduction: Why do family history research?
- Introduction to Irish Births, Marriages and Death rcords
- Census 1901 and 1911 online
Luncheon talk (over dessert):
'Mrs Fancy Tart is coming to tea: making sense of family stories'
Afternoon:
- Internet sources for Irish genealogy research: things to do at home
- Matchmaking and marriage customs in 19th-century Ireland
- Some success stories to inspire you
- Where do I go from here? Question and Answer session
For more information, phone 353 (0)141 98 232 93 or email.