News from Ireland

Image of a 1901 Census Record Listing Many Surnames

A beginner's guide to Irish surnames

When: Monday, 12 June, 2023

Whether your search for that elusive last name is north, south,  east or west, you may need to get intimate with Irish naming traditions in all their linguistic glory. The above image of a 1901 Census Return from Co.

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Ballynabloun in County Kerry

Chronicles from Ballynabloun in County Kerry

When: Monday, 1 June, 2020

Between 1880 and 1895 all but one of the O'Leary children, born and raised in the townland of Ballynabloun, emigrated to Connecticut in the USA.

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Irish Provincial Directories VOL 3 SEPT 1967

IrelandXO Insight - Trade Directories and other sources

When: Wednesday, 3 June, 2020

Classes excluded from Trade Directories include: small tenant farmers, landless labourers and servants. It is worth noting that every entry is at least 6 months out of date by the time of publication.

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Creating Connections Irish Emigration Resource List

Creating Connections Irish Emigration Resource List

When: Monday, 29 June, 2020

"From Ireland’s Shores" was delivered by IrelandXO Volunteer Coordinator, Jane Halloran Ryan. The webinar touched on the following subjects: Emigration is a process that affects almost every family in Ireland

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Murray on Parade in Australia 1940

The story of Murray Moten, an Australian hero of Irish origins

When: Wednesday, 29 June, 2016

Picture above: Murray Moten in 1940

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Record your story

Ireland XO Insight - Reasons for recording your family history

When: Monday, 29 August, 2016

For many reasons it's important to write it down - don't wait for somebody else to do it!

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Chronicles Insight - Inventors and Engineers

Chronicles Insight - Inventors and Innovators

When: Tuesday, 6 December, 2022

 Here we have put together three individuals from Ireland’s history and diaspora who were noted for their engineering ingenuity. 

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County in Focus: Westmeath

County in Focus - Westmeath

When: Tuesday, 13 December, 2022

Co. Westmeath, or An Iarmhí in Irish, is located in the midlands region of Ireland.

Westmeath
Roscommon Genealogy

County in Focus: Roscommon

When: Saturday, 14 January, 2023

County Roscommon, or Ros Comáin in Irish, is located in the western region of Ireland.

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Ten FAQs about Irish Marriage Records

Ten FAQs about Irish Marriage Records

When: Monday, 30 January, 2023

Among all the records we might hope to see on our Irish family history quest, a glimpse at the marriage of both ancestors probably tops the list.

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