The initial cause of the Irish Famine was the failure of the potato crop, due to a disease called Blight. However, it was a combination of disastrous political actions and poor social structures that turned the crisis into a tragedy of un-precedented proportions.
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Having evolved over the centuries to be the surnames we recognise today, Irish last names have a rich and vibrant history. In early times, when Ireland had a much smaller population and mass movement of people was uncommon, it was not unusual for people to be known by only one name. However, as t
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Gaelic in origin, an baile fearainn (baile = home/town fearann= land/territory) aka town-land pre-dates the Norman invasion and is the smallest territorial unit to have survived since medieval times.
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The ESB Archives website provides a virtual social commentary of 20th Century Ireland and its journey from darkness into light by way of the introduction of electric power to every home in the land.
Ireland XOby Brian Mitchell, Genealogy, Derry City & Strabane District Council, Tower Museum
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Finding out where in Ireland you come from is not the end of the story but rather the beginning of a new relationship with the town/village your ancestors once lived in.
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Outside of reports about the famous or infamous, newspapers might be disregarded at first as a source of genealogical information.
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Cé leis thú? Who do you belong to?
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Leaving the Land - Finding Work in Scotland Given its proximity, Scotland was an obvious choice for those emigrating to find work, particularly for those in northern parts of Ireland.
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