While it is a generalisation, most of our ancestors worked on the land and their occupations as 'farmer' or 'labourer' reflected the agricultural character of the community. The rural community was one where people worked in their own parishes and rarely strayed beyond.
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Irish naming conventions
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Of 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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Background
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Talk to anyone who has spent some time researching their Irish ancestry, and they'll all tell you "it grows legs." Despite all our best efforts to keep things simple, Irish genealogy research is a bit... a lot... like our confusing signposts and winding boreens – a fun journey,
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by Brian Mitchell, Genealogy, Derry City & Strabane District Council, Tower Museum
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Finding your Irish family history
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Introduction When Christianity was introduced to Ireland, some old Gaelic names became more popular because they sounded similar to saints' names e.g. Treasa > Teresa | Máiréad > Margaret | Áine > Anna.
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Leaving the Land - Finding Work in Scotland
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