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Albert Nobbs

In Winter 2010 -11, Eneclann provided historical consultancy for the Oscar nominated film, Albert Nobbs, starring Glenn Close. Our brief was to establish a historical context for the film, set in Dublin in 1898. Working directly with director Rodrigo Garcia … Continue reading

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Vicky

Eneclann newsletter 11 Feb 2012

  Eneclann Newsletter   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. In this issue: Ten Greatest Irish Lovers Who Do You Think You Are? Live Shopping and Technology Survey Focus: County Louth Eneclann Home Browse our Shop Family … Continue reading

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Brian

Ten Greatest Irish Lovers

Tristan and Iseult The original star-crossed lovers.  Iseult was an Irish princess, betrothed at birth to the already aged King Mark of Cornwall.  Once Iseult reached marriageable age (14 years in old Irish society) Mark sent his nephew Tristan to … Continue reading

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Vicky

Eneclann newsletter 27 January 2012

Eneclann Newsletter   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. In this issue: Research Q&A Who Do You Think You Are? Live Co. Sligo Registers Project Eneclann Home Browse our Shop Family History Research House Histories Heritage Archives … Continue reading

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Brian

Eneclann Winter Sale

Eneclann’s Winter Sale 50% off nearly all titles T Dear Eneclann customer, Didn’t get exactly what you wanted for Christmas? Never mind – with 50% off nearly all Eneclann titles during our Winter Sale, you’re bound to find something that’s … Continue reading

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Vicky

Last Chance to Invest in the Eneclann BES

If you are an Irish taxpayer then it’s your last chance to invest in the Eneclann Business Expansion Scheme (BES). Investing in a BES is one way to reduce your tax liability and the closing date for applications is the … Continue reading

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Vicky

Eneclann’s house history service featured in the Sunday Times

Eneclann’s House History service was the subject of an article in the Sunday Times Property section (14th November 2010).  In it Fiona Fitzsimons, Director of Research, discusses what Eneclann need to successfully research a house history, while two clients share … Continue reading

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Vicky

Eneclann in The Irish Times

Brian Donovan, CEO of Eneclann, was featured in The Irish Times on Friday 16th December.  Brian was speaking about the Eneclann Business Expansion Scheme (BES) and business investment in Ireland. Read the full article.

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Vicky

Eneclann newsletter 10 December 2011

  Eneclann Newsletter   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. In this issue: New Publications Business Expansion Scheme National Flood Hazard Mapping Project Co. Down Last Order Dates for Christmas Eneclann Home Browse our Shop Family History … Continue reading

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Brian

Reminder Last Order Dates for Christmas

Last Order Dates for Christmas Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. In this issue: Eneclann Home Browse our Shop Family History Research House Histories Heritage Archives Records Management Digitisation Digital Publications     Dear Eneclann customer, Reminder: … Continue reading

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Brian

Business Expansion Scheme BES 2011

Eneclann are running a Business Expansion Scheme (BES) ending on 31 December 2011. Investing in a Business Expansion Scheme is one way in which Irish tax payers can reduce their 2011 tax liability. Eneclann is offering a unique BES that … Continue reading

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Brian

Eneclann Newsletter 19 November 2011

  Eneclann Newsletter   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. In this issue: Last Order Dates for Christmas Christmas Gift Guide National College of Art and Design Co. Galway Eneclann Home Browse our Shop Family History Research … Continue reading

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Brian

Eneclann newsletter 22 October 2011

Eneclann Newsletter   If you are unable to see the message below, click here to view this newsletter in your browser In this issue: Last Order Dates Christmas Gift Guide Research Q&A The Belvedere Book Co. Wicklow Eneclann Home Browse … Continue reading

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Brian

Eneclann Newsletter 8 October 2011

    Eneclann Newsletter   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. In this issue: New Publications Back to Our Past Research Q&A 1641 Depositions Co. Tipperary Eneclann Home Browse our Shop Family History Research House Histories Heritage … Continue reading

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Brian

Eneclann Newsletter 28 August 2011

If you are unable to see the message below, click here In this issue: Dublin Marriage Registers St. Nicholas Without Registers 1798 – Miles Byrne County Focus: Antrim County Focus: Competition Winner Eneclann Home Browse our Shop Family History Research … Continue reading

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Rachel

Eneclann Newsletter 13 August 2011

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Vicky

Win a 12 month subscription to findmypast.ie

  In case you haven’t heard yet we’ve recently partnered with the findmypast.co.uk team to bring you findmypast.ie. Launched with over 5 million records on the 5th of May 2011, findmypast.ie is aiming to become the world’s most comprehensive Irish … Continue reading

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President Obama Thanks Genealogists for Researching his Irish Family History

Eneclann genealogists were delighted to be acknowledged by President Obama in the speech he made in College Green, Dublin. ‘Eneclann were delighted to be given VIP tickets to the reception in College Green, along with Megan Smolenyak, the American genealogist … Continue reading

Posted on August 2, 2011 by super

Eneclann Newsletter 30 July 2011

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Vicky

My Ancestor Was A … Clergyman

Should your ancestor have been a clergyman, the following sources will get you started in tracing further information on these family members: Roman Catholic The Irish Catholic Directory, which is printed annually from 1837 Eneclann have published A Complete Catholic … Continue reading

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My Ancestor Was A … Policeman

According to Kenny’s Manufacturers’ Directory there were 11,643 people making up the police force in Ireland in 1911.   To locate your ancestor’s RIC service record, first search Jim Herlihy’s The Royal Irish constabulary: a complete alphabetical list of officers and … Continue reading

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Vicky

Eneclann Newsletter 16 July 2011

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Eneclann in Sunday Business Post

3 July 2011, Sunday Business Post Findmypast to Tap into the Irish Diaspora. Piece about the joint venture between findmypast and Eneclann.

Posted on July 5, 2011 by super

Eneclann at the IRCHSS and IRCSET Postdoctoral Symposium

Brian Donovan of Eneclann was one of the speakers at the IRCHSS & IRCSET Postdoctoral Symposium held on 27th June 2011 – ‘Contributing Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Impact.’ Brian Donovan studied history at Trinity College, graduating in 1989. He has lectured … Continue reading

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Eneclann Newsletter 4 July 2011

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Vicky

My Ancestor Was A … Student

In this research tip on occupations Eneclann’s Research Manager, Elizabeth Cuddy, explains how to find your student ancestors if they boarded in college in the 1901 and 1911 censuses, before we take a look at what student records are available … Continue reading

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Vicky

My Ancestor Was A … Teacher

For anyone whose ancestor was a teacher, there are number of records available in the National Archives of Ireland.  Deposited records date from 1832 and consist mainly of records of the Commissioners of National Education. The National Education records include: Applications … Continue reading

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Vicky

Eneclann 50% off sale

To celebrate the launch of our new logo, website and newsletter we’re holding a 50% sale off most titles (those items already on special offer are excluded). Due to unforeseen problems at the start of the sale, the sale will … Continue reading

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Vicky

Researching your Farming Ancestors

Often the occupations of farmer and labourer were interchangeable, so don’t be confused by your ancestor being called one occupation in the Census and the other in a birth, marriage or death certificate – it’s generally still the same person.  … Continue reading

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Vicky

Eneclann’s New Website Launches

Eneclann’s new website launched today.

Posted on May 20, 2011 by super

Eneclann Researchers Reveal Obama’s Closest Irish Relatives

President Obama’s closest Irish relatives hail from Ballygurteen, Co. Tipperary They have been invited to meet the President in Moneygall next week Dublin-based researchers, Eneclann, conducted the research The story of the Benn family will be told on Nationwide, RTE … Continue reading

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FindMyPast IE Launches offering access to over 50 million Irish Records

New site will host the most extensive collection of Irish land records available anywhere online. Over 50 million records available in first 12-18 months in a joint venture between brightsolid and Eneclann. ———————————————————————————————————- Findmypast, one of the leading family history … Continue reading

Posted on May 9, 2011 by super

Finding your ancestors in the 1901 and 1911 censuses

Eneclann genealogists Elizabeth Cuddy and Helen Moss explain some of their ‘insider secrets’ for getting the most information about an ancestor from the 1901 and 1911 censuses. • The 1911 Census will tell you the number of years a woman … Continue reading

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Eneclann & Find My Past JV Launches!

Findmypast, one of the leading family history sites, has today announced a joint venture with Eneclann, the award-winning Irish history and heritage company, to launch findmypast Ireland. The new site jointly owned by Eneclann and brightsolid, the online publishing and … Continue reading

Posted on May 4, 2011 by super