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The most popular last names for every county of Ireland

The most common Irish last names per county

When: Saturday, 24 September, 2022

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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Formation of the Irish Free State

10 Key Facts About the Formation of the Irish Free State

When: Tuesday, 6 December, 2022

Against the backdrop of the Anglo-Irish Treaty which was signed in December 1921, the Irish Free State was formed on December 6, 1922. Ireland then shared the same constitutional status as Canada and other dominions in the British Commonwealth.

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Visiting County Galway in search of Irish Ancestors

Connection Story - New Zealand and Annaghdown

When: Tuesday, 7 February, 2017

Pictured above: Heather with her daughter Linda and Ireland Reaching Out Volunteer, Paul Grainey Fiona Fitzsimons in conversation with Heather Maloney.

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Ireland XO Insight - The 1916 Rising Sources

When: Monday, 6 April, 2020

Bureau of Military History Collection

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Ireland XO Genealogy Round Up

When: Sunday, 22 October, 2017

An interactive guide to burials in Fingal (http://buried.fingal.ie/)

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Lewis' Topographical Dictionary

Lewis' Topographical Dictionary

When: Friday, 25 August, 2017

The publication is part of works on England, Scotland and Wales, which together form Topographical Dictionaries of the three aforementioned countries and Ireland.

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IrelandXO Connections - New York State and Tipperary

IrelandXO Connections - Onondaga County and County Tipperary

When: Monday, 30 September, 2019

Starting with the information contained within the papers, Eileen began to discover more information about her Grandfather’s family. His mother died when he was only 16, leaving behind 11 children, and his brother had died in a war.

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2 for 1 entry to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum - until December 23rd

2 for 1 entry to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum - until December 23rd

When: Friday, 4 October, 2019

Since opening its doors in 2016, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum has become a must-see for every visitor to Dublin.

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Shavaghera National School

IrelandXO Insight - Disused School houses of Ireland

When: Friday, 19 August, 2016

Recently we introduced you to the National School Registers of the National Archives in our Ireland XO Insight - Irish National Education sources rela

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Inside GPO Athenry 1916 event

Caherlistrane/Kilcoona Centenary Monument unveiling Sun. 11th Sept at 5pm.

When: Friday, 26 August, 2016

A plan that would turn that tattered cloak back into a rich flowing cape. The parish would, suggested honorary long-time mayor, Brendan Gannon, build a magnificent statue in this centenary year.

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