News from Ireland
The most common Irish last names per county
When: Saturday, 24 September, 2022Having 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
IrelandXO10 Key Facts About the Formation of the Irish Free State
When: Tuesday, 6 December, 2022Against 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.
IrelandXOSeán Mac Mathúna and the Folklore of North-West Clare
When: Friday, 27 September, 2019Picture: L to R: Seán Ó Carúin, Seán Mac Mathúna and Pádraig Ó Flannagáin, Co. Clare. Work of the Commission and Department of Irish Folklore. Written and submitted by Michelle Dunne M.A.
Killilagh (Clare) ClareThe Rambling House in Fohenagh
When: Monday, 14 November, 2016You are all welcome to attend at the Community Centre for music, song, dance, storytelling & lots more. Admission €7 including Raffle & Refreshments. Part proceeds to Fohenagh, Killure & Kilgerrill Community Council.
Fohenagh Killure And Kilgerril (Galway) GalwayMayo Orphan Girls - An Earl Grey genealogy project
When: Saturday, 21 May, 2022Earl Grey Assisted Emigration Scheme
MayoSiblings at home and away
When: Monday, 26 April, 2021Picture: from the National Library of Ireland collections
IrelandXOFrom Cove to Canada, the journey of John Doody and Eliza Power
When: Sunday, 7 August, 2016Sheila Hennessy is a descendant of one couple who made the journey from Ireland to Canada as part of the Peter Robinson Scheme. Sheila tells us that 'depending on the source, their origin was listed as either Ballyhooly or Fermoy (both Co.
CorkIrelandXO Insight - Disused School houses of Ireland
When: Friday, 19 August, 2016Recently we introduced you to the National School Registers of the National Archives in our Ireland XO Insight - Irish National Education sources rela
IrelandXOCaherlistrane/Kilcoona Centenary Monument unveiling Sun. 11th Sept at 5pm.
When: Friday, 26 August, 2016A 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.
Kilcoona (Galway) GalwayIrish in The American War of Independence
When: Saturday, 4 June, 2022The day itself marks the date, in 1776, on which the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. There are certain figures of the American Revolutionary War whom history and popular culture have kept in the forefront of our minds.
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