Join us for the
2026 Genetic Genealogy Galway
and Connemara Conference
at the
Connemara Coast Hotel
October 30, 31 & November 1, 2026
Get Your Front-Row Seat
Attending the Genetic Genealogy Galway and Connemara Conference 2026 is your chance to immerse yourself in the very heart of Irish ancestry, landscape, and DNA discovery. This gathering brings together the leading voices in genealogy, world-class DNA experts, and the heritage keepers of Galway and Connemara for a weekend packed with insight, community, and hands-on learning.
Whether you're tracing elusive ancestors, exploring ancient settlement patterns, or hoping to connect with newfound cousins, this conference places you right where history, science, and story meet. It's not just an event-it's an opportunity to deepen your roots, expand your knowledge, and experience the living heritage of the West of Ireland alongside the people who know it best.
Key Highlights:
Your DNA, Finding new and Lost Family Through DNA with Dr. Maurice Gleeson
The 2026 Census Reveal: Insights from renowned genealogist John Grenham.
The Science of Clans: Advanced Y-DNA research on the "Chiefly Lines" with Tibór Fehér.
DNA vs. Legend: A deep dive into Irish origins with Dr. Tyrone Bowes.
Community & Connection: Work directly with Project Administrators from FTDNA, ISOGG, and local Galway heritage groups.
Faigh do shuíochán sa tsraith tosaigh
Is deis duit dul i ngleic le sinsearacht, tírdhreach agus fionnachtain DNA na hÉireann trí fhreastal ar Chomhdháil Ghinealaigh Ghéiniteach na Gaillimhe agus Chonamara 2026. Tugann an cruinniú seo le chéile na guthanna ceannródaíocha i réimse na ginealaigh, saineolaithe DNA den scoth, agus coimeádaithe oidhreachta na Gaillimhe agus Chonamara le haghaidh deireadh seachtaine atá lán le léargas, pobal agus foghlaim phraiticiúil.
Cibé acu atá tú ag rianú sinsear doiléir, ag fiosrú patrúin lonnaíochta ársa, nó ag súil le nascadh le col ceathracha nua-aimsithe, cuireann an chomhdháil seo tú san áit cheart a mbuaileann stair, eolaíocht agus scéalaíocht le chéile. Ní hamháin gur imeacht é - is deis é chun do fhréamhacha a dhoimhniú, do chuid eolais a leathnú, agus taithí a fháil ar oidhreacht bheo Iarthar na hÉireann taobh leis na daoine a bhfuil an t-eolas is fearr acu uirthi.
Bíagí Linn!
Conference Organisers
Chairman: Noel O’Murchu
Co-Chairmen: Peter Mannion & Jim Hollarn
Website Design: Susanne DesRoches
Family Tree DNA Projects:
Connemara Ireland
Flaherty-Faherty
O’Loughlin
Grealish Project
O’Toole Project
Mangan-Mongan Project
Mannion
Nee
McDonagh
Conneely Project
Kiley-Keeley Project