Author Turtle on RTE show
TURTLE BUNBURY, Carlow's best known genealogist, is heading on the road this summer as part of the Genealogy Roadshow's historical swat team.
The new series is to be aired on Ireland's RTE1 television channel in July and August and will feature Rathvilly's very own historical detective.
It's no wonder that Turtle is an historian given that he's the son of Lord and Lady Rathdonnell from Lisnavagh, and grew up in an estate that's steeped with stories from the past. Turtle is the author of several best-selling books, such as Vanishing Ireland and is one of the best known genealogists in the country.
Every week, Turtle and his fellow sleuths, Nicola Morris and John Grenham, will meet members of the public at Roadshow events across Ireland, as they work out who is related to someone famous or connected to a historical event.
They might even solve a family mystery or two along the way so if you suspect that there's a skeleton in your family closure, perhaps now's the time to rattle its bones. The series will be hosted by Derek Mooney. If you think your family history is worth investigating email genealogy@bigmountainproductions.com
Alternatively, gather up your family histories, stories, letters, photographs, birth certificates, dusty heirlooms and such like, and come along to one of ' The Genealogy Roadshow' events below.
Sunday 29th May: Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Sunday 19th June: Adare Manor, Adare, Co. Limerick. Sunday 26th June: Glenlo Abbey Hotel, Galway City. Saturday 9th July: Slane Castle, Slane, Co. Meath
- ELIZABETH LEE
