Culture Conversation with Megan Smolenyak – Will be chatting with David Morrow of the National Genealogical Society at 8:00 pm (ET) on May 22nd and would be very grateful if you could attend! Also grateful if you could share this and/or let others know!

On the Prowl for Bruce Springsteen’s Irish Roots – Since Bruce Springsteen is back performing in Ireland, now seems a good time to re-share this. ☘️

National Archives and Ancestry team up to digitize millions of records – I know there will be mixed feelings about this in the genealogical community, but still, great news that these records will be more accessible! And NARA’s site is getting an overhaul as well!

Bodkin: The first thing Barack Obama said when I met him was “You know I’m Irish right?” – Looking forward to Bodkin & raising my hand to take credit for discovering Barack Obama’s Irish heritage! Tickled that he said this and that he and Michelle undertook this series in Ireland!  ☘️

UK toddler has hearing restored in world first gene therapy trial – 16 minute surgery and she can hear! Amazing! #DNA