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Eoin O’Mahony Bursary in Irish History

The Eoin O’Mahony Bursary in Irish History was established in memory of the genealogist and newspaper columnist Eoin O’Mahony, and is open to candidates engaged in historical research on subjects of Irish interest, including family history projects, particularly those associated with the ‘Wild Geese’. The grant provides support for the direct costs of consulting sources which are not available in Ireland.

The Eoin O’Mahony Bursary in Irish History closed on 19th March 2019.

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