It’s no secret that Irish signage can be the undoing of even the most seasoned traveller. Even Irish natives know how easy it is to get a place-name pronunciation wrong when they are not local to the area.
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How to find your Irish Ancestors online and discover your roots in Ireland
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The different types of Irish Parishes
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Researching Irish ancestry gets even more challenging when tracing the maternal branches of our family tree. The good news is, we can help each other out by sharing what we know about our maternal line.
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March 17th, 2022, Galway, Ireland. A new survey of Irish Americans underlines both their growing distance from Ireland and the strong sense of identity and ties retained by many.
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While most individual saints are venerated for their virtuous characteristics and morally sound behavior, St Patrick's prominent place in saintly circles was earned as Ireland's very own apostle: the man who brought Christianity to the island.
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It's no secret that the tragedy of the Great Famine (1845-52) had a profound and devastating effect on Irish society. We know from census data that in the space of 10 years (1841 and 1851) many parishes along the Wild Atlantic Way lost more than half their population. Hidden by this big data ar
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Since 2009, we have helped thousands of Irish people discover the history of their families and reconnect with their parish of origin. Our website is dedicated to helping anyone of Irish descent connect with their roots in Ireland. To get the most from our website follow our tips below.
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FAQ#1 I have Irish DNA (that's all I know)
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This piece has been written by Professor Liam Kennedy, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
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