TradFest 2018 takes place 24th - 28th Jan.

Welcome to Ireland’s largest festival of traditional music and beyond, in some of Dublin’s most historic places.

The Irish Family History Centre is thrilled to be holding 3 events in the historic CHQ Building during the festival. We have exciting workshops for Children and Adults.

Testing the Links: DNA and the Chain of Irish Ancestry - Professor Dan Bradley

January 26th 2018 at 3 pm.

DNA is a physical chain; our biological code written on a 3 billion letter text. It is also the key to unlocking that unique chain of ancestry stored within each of us. Using tricks to jump into the past - surnames linked with Y chromosomes, DNA from ancient individuals - we can use DNA to link us to our heritage on this island. We can also map the links of ancient Irish with other regions and uncover the migrations that shaped the island’s peoples, and the world.

Book your place on this fascinating discussion at eventbrite here. 

GENEius Shorts: Hum, Drum and Heritage Tradfest 2018

Pop in to the Irish Family History Centre this Tradfest for our fun, musically themed arts and crafts workshop. Kids can craft their very own drum - personalised with the family crest! All participants will receive a goodie pack on the day to bring home, along with some cherished family memories!

Pre-booking is required on eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 

Genealogy Workshop - Connect to explore your Irish roots

Come along to our interactive session on how to research your Irish Family History. This Q&A will be conducted by our team of genealogists from the Irish Family History Centre. Learn from the experts about all things family history related and let them help you build your family tree.

Find out more and pre-book your spot here: