The Genealogy Radio Show
"The Genealogy Radio Show" is a program dedicated to helping listeners trace their family history and learn about the fascinating stories and traditions of their ancestors. Each episode features expert guests and hosts who share their knowledge and experience in the field of genealogy.
Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just starting out, "The Genealogy Radio Show" offers something for everyone. From exploring new research techniques and resources to uncovering the hidden stories behind family photographs and heirlooms, this program is the ultimate guide to tracing your family tree.
Tune in to "The Genealogy Radio Show" to discover the secrets of your family's past and learn how to build a deeper connection with your heritage. With entertaining and informative discussions, fascinating interviews, and practical advice, this program is a must-listen for anyone interested in genealogy and family history. Produced and presented by Lorna Moloney at Raidio Corca Baiscinn, The Genealogy Radio Show airs live Thursdays at 4 PM. Lorna runs Merriman Research, which is dedicated to bringing genealogical educational solutions and resources to a wide audience. Browse the archive of shows below.
In 2023, we celebrate moving into series 20, in which we share the latest developments in family history.
The Genealogy Radio Show — series 1–9 Archives
Series 7
Ep. 13 — Irish Naming Patterns
Ep. 12 — Irish DNA Atlas (Supplemental material: Sources | Literature recommendations)
Ep. 11 — Irish Surnames in Texas: Origins and Sources (Supplemental material: Sources | Lorna's recommendations)
Ep. 10 — Irish Surnames in Prince Edward Island, Canada (Supplemental material: Sources and recommendations)
Ep. 9 — Irish Surnames in London: Influences and Sources (Supplemental material: Further information)
Ep. 8 — Irish Surnames in Nova Scotia (Supplemental material: Further information)
Ep. 7 — West Cork Surnames in Ireland: Surnames and Sources (Supplemental material: Resources)
Ep. 6 — Irish Surnames in Ontario (Canada) (Supplemental material: Blog and further information)
Ep. 5 — Clans and Surnames: From Brian Boru to Modern Times
Ep. 4 — Galway Surnames and Ancestral Legacies (Supplemental material: Blog)
Ep. 3 — Newfoundland Irish Ancestral Legacies (Supplemental material: Blog)
Ep. 2 — An Exploration of Leitrim Surnames and History (Supplemental material: Further information)
Ep. 1 — Tracing Your Irish Ancestry and Drawing Your Family Tree Using Military Sources
Series 6
Ep. 21 — Raibert MacMhuirich, “Clan Currie” — Scottish and Irish connections
Ep. 20 — Broken by Messines in WWI: The Grandparents I Never Knew — with Dr. Mark Wardlaw
Ep. 18 — Origins in County Mayo — with Ciaran Walsh
Ep. 16 — Operation Shamrock: German Evacuees Post-WWII to Ireland — with Aaron Mullane
Ep. 14 — Deidre Hunt and the O'Dwyer Clan: Spanish Connections
Ep. 8 — Memoirs of the OS Survey, Photography & Irish Sources
Ep. 7 — The Prendergast Connection — with Jennifer Wood
Ep. 6 — Reviewing Family Tree Magazine
Ep. 5 — The Parish of Donoughmore
Ep. 4 — The Vast Resource of O'Casey's Coshe Mange
Ep. 3 — John Grenham’s Fantastically Useful Website (Supplemental material: JohnGrenham.com and screenshots to use the resource)
Ep. 1 — Introduction to O'Loughlin, Harris, Diamond, Cabell, Forskitt, Mullane Projects — From the student team from the University of Limerick on co-op at Merriman research
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Series 5 Autumn 2016 - Clans and Surnames of Ireland - Recommended shows
Episode 11 - Christmas Quiz The Genealogy Radio Show Listen Here
Link to answer sheet form Christmas Quiz 2016
Episode 10 - Newspaper sources - Dr Ursula Callaghan Listen here
Episode 9 - Genealogy software for Family Trees - Lorna Moloney - Listen here
Episode 8 - Origins and Migrations of Limerick surnames with Tony Browne
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Episode 7 - The History of King's County and Queen's County - Lorna Moloney Listen here
Episode 6 - Source for the 'English' Surname with Allan English and Lorna Moloney and an exploration of the Irish communities in Newfoundland in the early Nineteenth century LISTEN HERE
Episode 5 - Tony Harpur 'The Glory of the O'Deas' Tony Harpur Repeat programme
Episode 4 - Lorna Moloney - The eventful history of Macs and Os in Irish Surnames LISTEN HERE
Episode 3 - Tom Hanly - To See Old Shannon's face again - LISTEN HERE
Episode 2 - The History of Registration and 100 Irish surnames from 1890 Matheson List with Lorna Moloney LISTEN HERE
Episode 1 - From Laois to Kerry - the story of transplantation of the McEvoys, Dowlings, Lawlors, Deeveys, Devoys, O'Mores on the year 1607 from Michael J Keane's last book, Interview with Dr Michael J. Keane LISTEN HERE
Series 4 - January 2016 - 7 Signatories - 7 Lives - Revolutionary Roots
Episode 1 The story of a surgeon's residence - Dissecting 89 Georges Street
Episode 2 Revolutionary Roots - Patrick Pearse
Episode 3 Introduction into the lives of the 7 signatories of the 1916 Rising
Episode 4 Tony Harpur 'The Glory of the O'Deas'
Episode 5 Conan Fitzgerald and Lauren Cassidy - Sean MacDiarmada - Revolutionary Roots
Episode 6 Repeat
Episode 7 Aiden Feerick and Land records - Land records in Nineteenth century Ireland
Episode 8 Ryan Power - Revolutionary Roots - Tom Clarke
Episode 9 Conan Fitzgerald and Paul Barratt - Revolutionary Roots
Episode 10Katie McCurry - Revolutionary Roots, Joseph Mary Plunkett
Episode 11 Revolutionary Roots - James Connolly
Episode 12 Revolutionary Roots - Eamonn Ceannt
Episode 12 - Fiona O'Mahony - EPIC Centre in Dublin
Episode 13 History of the Dispossessed Evictions in Nineteenth century Ireland
Episode 14 Paul Barratt 1901 & 1911 census
Episode 15Dr Maurice Gleeson - DNA
Episode 16 The Genealogy of Gaelic Clans, Lorna Moloney & Dr Joe Mannion
Episode 17 The Genealogy of Gaelic Clans, Lorna Moloney & Dr Joe Mannion
Episode 18 - Australian Emigration Home and Away, after 45 year Lionel &P.J. Hogan
Episode 19 - East Galway History Society - Monica Hynes & Brian Keary
Series 3 Autumn 2015 - Genealogy Researching in Ireland
Episode 1 How to draw your family tree part II - Susan Kirk Ryan and Lorna Moloney
Episode 2 Exploring Quakerism - Noel Jenkins
Episode 3 Irish Policemen Tracing your Ancestory in the Force - Jim Herlihy
Episode 4 Exploring the Tithe Applotments - Lorna Moloney
Episode 5 Methodology in Genealogy Practice - Fiona Fitzsimons - Eneclann
Episode 6 Genealogy Research - Pre-1800 records - Lorna Moloney
Episode 7 Exploring Feasts & Festivals - Treasa Kerrigan
Episode 8 The George Boole *200 Project - Olivia Frawley
Episode 9 The Anglo-Norman Lynches of Galway - Professor Paul B. McNulty
Episode 10 Parish Registers Explored - Lorna Moloney
Episode 11 Irish Surnames and Sources - Dr Paul MacCotter
Episode 12 The Tuke Irish in Minnesota: assisted emigration to the American Midwest, 1880-1930. Dr Regina Donlon - Postgraduate Research Scholar NUIG - Irish Research Council
Christmas Recording 2015 GAA and Genealogy - Nicholas Rynne
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Series 2 Spring 2015
Episode 1 Trade Directories - Your Ancestors did what? Lorna Moloney
Episode 2 Marriage & Burial customs - Folklore in practice Sean Ó Dúil
Episode 3 The Trial of James Cotter - Dr Kieran Groeger
Episode 4 The Tech Revolution in Genealogy Research- Lorna Moloney
Episode 5 Sean J. Murphy Genealogy Research - Sean J. Murphy
Episode 6 Townlands and US Research - Joe Buggy
Episode 7 Lost at Sea - Searching for seafaring ancestors - Anna McHale
Episode 8 Local Genealogy source locations - John Nangle
Episode 9 Tracing your Cork Ancestors - David Ryan
Episode 10 Local source locations part 2 - John Nangle
Episode 11 How to trace your Clare ancestry - Dr Paddy Waldron
Episode 12 Tracing your Limerick Ancestry - Catriona Crowe
Episode 13 Micro-Histories Parish of Kilnamona - Nicholas Rynne
Episode 14 Too little money - Strokestown - Famine Genealogy
Episode 15 Courts, Convicts & Record at Find My Past - Brian Donovan
Episode 16 Tracing Your Kerry Ancestors - Kay Caball
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Series 1 Autumn 2014 - Irish Genealogy Research
Episode 1 Drawing Your Family Tree Lorna Moloney Merriman Research
This show tells you about the best three strategies to starting 'Drawing your Family Tree". Start with yourself of course and work back. Build your framework and document all. This episode is an introduction into the world of Genealogy and the basics of discovering your family tree. Lorna brings you through the process of drawing up a Family Tree, giving you the tools to begin your search.
Episode 2 Genealogy Graveyards Michael O'Connell RCB
Lorna Moloney gives an in-depth explanation of the invaluable information that cemetery and graveyard records can provide for your genealogical studies. This episode will provide you with the important information needed to fully utilise cemetery records for your search. Michael O'Connell as an expert guest on this regions brings lots of useful information to the show.
Episode 3 The Digital Revolution Brian Donovan Eneclann
Genealogy has been revolutionised by the modern use of technology and digital archives. In this episode Lorna takes you through the effects technology has had on genealogical research and shows you what to expect from online archives. Brian Donovan provides the expert info for this show. Brian studied History at Trinity College, graduating in 1989. He subsequently lectured and tutored in the university and since then has also lectured throughout Ireland and the US on history, genealogy and electronic publishing. Brian’s experience in digital technology, as well as his background in history, helped motivate the founding of Eneclann, with Fiona Fitzsimons, in 1998. Brian specialises in Eneclann’s digitisation work, both for commercial clients and for Eneclann’s own publications.
Episode 4 Irish American Genealogy John Hamrock Ancestor Network
This episode centers all around Irish Americans and is essential for anyone investigating their Irish-American ancestry. Lorna and her guest, John Hamrock explore the rich history of Irish-Americans and provide invaluable tips for anyone who’s interested in researching this topic.
Episode 5 Probate Genealogy Eileen Ó Dúill Heirs Ireland
Episode 6 Painful Pasts Fiona Fitzsimons Eneclann
Episode 7 Primary Valuation Griffiths Aiden Feerick Irish Ancestor Network
Episode 8 Genealogy of Rich & Poor David Ryan Triskel Christchurch Cork
Episode 9 Irish Jewish Genealogy Stuart Rosenblatt Irish Jewish Museum
Episode 10 Genealogy Brick Walls Dr Paul MacCotter www.paulmaccotter.com
Episode 11 Digitising The 1937 Schools Collection Críosoir MacCarthaig UCD www.duchas.ie
Episode 12 Early Transportation to Australia - Prendergast quest - Jennifer Woods
Episode 13 The Kerry Girls - Kay Caball
Episode 14 WW1 Ancestry Ann Marie Coghlan Family Past and Present
Episode 15 A Time of Our Live - Growing up Irish in Birmingham Gerald Rice
Episode 16 Champion of the World - Mike MacTigue Nicholas Rynne
- Irish Genealogy Research