The
Council of the Irish Genealogical Research Society have announced that the 2021
recipient of the Wallace Clare Award is Julian C. Walton, MA, FIGRS.
"Julian has made a truly remarkable contribution to the study of Irish
genealogy over five decades. Through his meticulous research and scholarly
articles, his transcription of memorial inscriptions and his engaging
communication of genealogical and local history topics, he has contributed
greatly to the furtherance of ancestral research in Ireland."
Julian
is a long time supporter and current Trustee of Waterford County Museum. On
behalf of all in the museum I would like to congratulate him on this well
deserved honour.
