The Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society - BIGS

08/17/2026

Seawall Community Marker on Fuhrman Bvld. on the walking path by New Times Beach.

08/08/2026

Dr. Janette Silverman, the Senior Genealogist and Research Team & Client Relations Manager at Ancestry, will be speaking about her work and the historical importance of genealogical research. She will speaking at three locations from August 14-16, at Congregation Shir Shalom, at the Jewish Museum of Buffalo at Temple Beth Zion, and at the Delaware Avenue branch of the Buffalo Jewish Community Center. Admission to each of these lectures is free and open to the public, but seating is limited.

07/30/2026

Honorary Consul of Ireland for Buffalo & Western New York Kathleen Higgins Greeley explained that applications for Irish Citizenship has increased. Kevin O'Brien gave our presentation on how to obtain Irish Citizenship through a parent or grandparent. Photos by Jan Smith.

07/30/2026

From our meeting last week - Are Irish Enough? Discover Your Path to Irish Citizenship. Photos & Video by Jan Smith.

07/30/2026

07/25/2026

Orchard Park Family Search Center August 2026 hours:

07/16/2026

If you give $50 or more to the Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society during Give716 from 8 pm to 11:59 pm today, along with your choice of Buffalo Sabres Division Championship, Buffalo Bills Inaugural Season or Buffalo Bandits pennants you will be eligible to win a 'Golden Ticket' and be eligible to win one of numerous special prizes. Donate here:

https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2026-give-716/charities/buffalo-irish-genealogical-society

07/14/2026

Give716 sponsored by the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres Foundations starts tomorrow at 7:16 pm and goes to 11:59 on 7/16. To donate to the Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society:

https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2026-give-716/charities/buffalo-irish-genealogical-society.
Incentives

07/14/2026

Only 1 week before our meeting on how to obtain Irish citizenship through your parent or grandparent. All are welcome.

07/12/2026

The Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society is again participating in Give716 sponsored by the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres Foundations. Beginning at 7:16 pm on Wednesday, July 15 and ending at 11:59 pm on July 16, donations can be made to the Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society at:

https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2026-give-716/charities/buffalo-irish-genealogical-society

There are various times throughout the event that your donation can possibly be matched by a number of individuals and companies. The schedule of incentives and matching hours gives you the opportunity to plan when you would like to make your donation to help support our quest to honor our Irish heritage.

Between 8 pm and 11:59 pm on July 16th, a donation of $50 or more will make you eligible for a golden ticket for a Buffalo Bills or Buffalo Sabres experience.

https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2026-give-716/charities/buffalo-irish-genealogical-society