Contact
Geraldene O'Reilly
PO Box 2721456PAPAKURA 2244Email: IrishSIG@genealogy.org.nz
Branch Executive
| Title |
First Name |
Surname |
| Convener |
Geraldene |
O'Reilly |
| Treasurer |
Kathryn |
O'Neil |
| Secretary |
Maria |
Coyne |
Geraldene O'Reilly
PO Box 272-1456
Papakura
Auckland 2244
Phone: 09 299 1381
The Irish Interest Group provides genealogical information covering the 32 counties of Ireland.
Our Irish holdings held within the NZSG Family Research Centre cover a range of resources: Books, CDs, Maps, Fiche, Journals, Magazines, BDM Index Films, County Folders.
Special Events
Irish Soldiers Discharged in New Zealand
SEMINAR:
Kathryn Patterson will be giving a paper at the Stout Centre at Victoria University on 21 May at 4.10pm on an aspect of the research on the Irish soldiers who took their discharge in New Zealand.
https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/stout-centre/about/events/tracing-invisible-immigrants-former-irish-soldiers-19th-century-nz
This talk is in the Stout series: Difficult Subjects—Researching the Perilous and Unknown seminar series.
While people can attend if they would like to, the talk will also be streamed and the link for that will be on the website nearer the time.
This presentation is an opportunity for those who have sent information to Kathryn to see that something has been happening, albeit somewhat slowly!
Irish Genealogists visited Auckland February 2024 for an Irish Genealogy Conference
Irish Genealogical Conference: Post Conference Commentary
Meetings
Irish genealogy meetings are held at the New Zealand Society of Genealogists Family Research Centre, 159 Queens Road, Panmure, Auckland on the fourth Sunday of February, May, August and November. Meetings go from 1pm to 4pm, with the doors opening at midday, front and rear entrances. Should you want to bring your lunch, tea/coffee will be available.
Check our meeting notices for details of meeting topic and/or guest speaker.
At the conclusion of presentations the library will be open for research purposes. Assistance is provided for Irish research; please ensure you bring your family files.
A meeting door fee of $5.00 applies, with afternoon tea complementary. New members and visitors are welcome.
For any enquiries email Irish.
2025 Meetings
2025 meetings will be held on 23 February, 25 May, 24 August and 30 November.
Next Meeting
Meeting 25 May will start at the earlier time of 12.30pm. Doors open 11.45pm, bookings not required, new members and visitors welcome.
Our AGM will be held at this meeting commencing at 12.30pm. At the conclusion of the AGM our members' meeting will commence.
Our Guest Speaker has a background in IT for use in Genealogy-Heritage collections.
The Irish library holdings will be available for research, with assistance provided with Irish research enquiries. The Library will close at 4pm.
We look forward to seeing you, any queries can be directed to IrishSIG@genealogy.org.nz
Meeting Presentations
New Zealand Irish Survey
Irish in Aotearoa
In February 2021 a Report on the outcome of this survey was released - "Mapping the Irish Community and People of Irish Heritage in New Zealand" with a Foreword by Michael D Higgins, President of Ireland.
To obtain a better understanding of the breadth and depth of Irish connections in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Embassy of Ireland teamed up with Otago University Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies on a national project to map Irish citizens across New Zealand.
This project is the first contemporary research of the Irish population and people of Irish Heritage in New Zealand.
The Report's findings are available to access at www.friendsofireland.co.nz/Irish-in-Aotearoa-Report - free to browse or download a PDF copy.
This research was commissioned by the Embassy of Ireland, New Zealand, and funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland.
A Little Piece of Ireland
A recording of the livestream talk for NZSG by Fiona Fitzsimons and Brian Donovan on Irish resources - watch on YouTube.
Subscription
Our financial year runs from 1 April to 31 March. Our annual rate is $5.00 single or $7.00 joint fee. Download a subscription form. Internet payment can be made to ASB Bank Mt Albert 12-3029-0232300-00. Please ensure you quote your name as reference.
Newsletters
The Irish Interest Group provide a column in The New Zealand Genealogist magazine relating to a range of Irish genealogy items. A quarterly newsletter is e-mailed to members of the Irish Interest Group.
AGM Reports 2024
2024 Committee
- Convenor - Geraldene O'Reilly
- Secretary - Maria Coyne
- Treasurer - Kathryn O'Neil
- Committee - Dorothy Dowgray, Rixanne Fergusson, Donna Morgan, Rosemary Haden, Sue Dunn, Phillippa Kidd
Awards
Awards were presented to: Miles Dillon, Maria Coyne, Dorothy & John Dowgray, Rixanne Ferguson, Kathryn O'Neil, Bruce Graham, Geraldene O'Reilly and Joy Todd.
Certificates of Appreciation
Resources
You can download information from this section about Irish Genealogy Websites
Travel Information From Tourism Ireland
With friendly locals, lots of charm and a diverse range of experiences any time is good to Fill Your Heart with Ireland
Picture these …
- Unique places to stay from castles, cool B&B’s to camping
- Great tastes with food tours, farmer’s markets and seafood gems
- Catch Trad sessions from Kerry to Derry and in between
- Invigorating walks and quieter attractions
For everything you need to know visit www.ireland.com
Want to chat with a local or see what they’re up to: https://go.irlnd.co/1Community
12/05/2025