News from Ireland
The Story of the Ship Faithful Steward
When:The emigration trade established Londonderry as one of the chief Irish ports for transatlantic trade in the 18th century. Links between the cities of Londonderry and Philadelphia were established through trade.
DerryAn Irish Rebel in Queensland - Kevin Doherty
When: Tuesday, 16 May, 2023Kevin Izod Doherty was born in Dublin, on 7 September 1823, the son of Dr Kevin Izod Doherty and Mary Ann (Eva) Kelly.
DublinRemembering our Paternal Irish Ancestors
When: Thursday, 15 June, 2023Researching Irish ancestry is challenging at best, especially when the branches of our family tree extend across multiple continents. The good news is, we can help each other out by sharing what we know about our paternal line.
IrelandXOA beginner's guide to Irish surnames
When: Monday, 12 June, 2023Whether 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.
IrelandXOIreland XO Insight - Reasons for recording your family history
When: Monday, 29 August, 2016For many reasons it's important to write it down - don't wait for somebody else to do it!
IrelandXOPresidents of the United States of America with Irish Roots.
When: Tuesday, 11 April, 2023Below, we've outlined a summary of each president's Irish ancestry.
IrelandXOTransatlantic crossings: Irish immigration via New York ports (1820 - 1955)
When: Thursday, 1 July, 2021In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the leaving of Ireland for North America was a difficult and emotional journey for all. From a rural existence that centred on family, farming and prayer, to live in a country that had embraced all the advances of the industrial revolution and was d
IrelandXOThe Transplantation of the Seven Clans of Laois to Kerry
When: Thursday, 20 October, 2022The Clans of Ireland
LaoisAfrica Day
When: Monday, 25 May, 2020The Irish diaspora can be found all over the globe, and the African continent is no exception. Irish communities are to be found in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Kimberley, and Johannesburg, with smaller communities in Pretoria, Barberton, Durban and East London.
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