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Family History Research Assistant

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    SLIABH AUGHTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION LIMITED
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    Ref: #CES-2438496
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    WOODFORD HERITAGE CENTRE, Woodford, Co. Galway, H62 HP57
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 13 Mar 2026
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    Closing On: 24 Apr 2026

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.



Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. 

Heritage Project Research Assistant based at Family History Heritage Centre. 
Duties will include:
- transcribing of historical documents to online databases
- assisting with queries from the public in relation to family history/ genealogy
- cataloguing of historical documents and other research resources
- working on own initiative to ensure materials are transcribed in preparation for events
- assisting with exhibition preparations for Heritage Week.

19.5 hours per week and working hours are flexible to suit a person's situation. Local training options will be offered to support career and job goals.
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