The Iroquois County Genealogical Society is sponsoring an informational program on Ireland on Friday, March 17, at the Crescent City Community Center. Doors open at 9 a.m., with Irish pastries and coffee available before the program begins at 10 a.m. American food also will be available for those who don’t like challenges.
The speaker, Diane Kelly Runyon, is a noted author, researcher, and is prolific in Irish genealogy. She will teach and entertain with her knowledge of Ireland, including Irish history, family research tips, travel pointers, and genealogical information. The program will end around 2 p.m.
Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. They are available in advance by calling the ICGS at 815-432-3730, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; or using PayPal through the group’s website at www.iroquoiscountygenealogy.com. Requests for tickets also may be sent to: ICGS, 103 W. Cherry, Watseka, IL 60970. Advance registration is not required, but it is advised to RSVP so enough food will be available.
A lunch break is planned around noon. Door prizes at the event include a DNA kit and family tree pictures. There also will be items for sale, including ICGS items and Runyon’s book.
The ICGS is a non-profit organization, which provides lots of genealogy research tools and tons of family information available through county records, such as obituaries, deeds, birth, death and marriage records. Those, who would like help in researching their family, may contact the ICGS at the above number. Information also may be obtained by sending an email to iroqgene@gmail.com. More information on the program is available through the website or by visiting the Facebook page Iroquois County Genealogical Society.