News from Ireland
IrelandXO Guide to Irish Castles
When: Saturday, 25 June, 2022This 30 minute recording consists of a virtual tour of our island's castles led by our resident Archaeologist. We used the Building Chronicles to take a trip through time, all the way back to Medieval Ireland.
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Remembering our Paternal Irish Ancestors
When: Wednesday, 15 June, 2022Researching 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.
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Ancestors Masterclass
When: Friday, 10 June, 2022How does it work? The Ancestor Chronicles are a way for you to reconnect and keep in touch with any local community that you or your ancestors may have once lived or worked in. You can post chronicles for any historical individual* connected to a parish or county, be it
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Irish 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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The Lucky Irish Penny
When: Wednesday, 1 June, 2022Up until 1823, Irish coins had the British King's head on the obverse and the harp on the reverse so heads or harps made perfect sense! The British coins took over and the harp disappeared for a century.
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How to research ancestors who immigrated during the Irish Famine
When: Tuesday, 31 May, 2022The initial cause of the Irish Famine was the failure of the potato crop, due to a disease called Blight. However, it was a combination of disastrous political actions and poor social structures that turned the crisis into a tragedy of un-precedented proportions.
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Irish Serving Girls & Housemaids
When: Tuesday, 31 May, 2022Picture above: Austin's servants from the Poole Photography Collection at the National Libary of Ireland
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Griffith's Valuation and Cancelled Books
When: Monday, 30 May, 2022Between 1847 and 1864 a detailed, county by county record of tax liable was kept in Ireland. Today the "Griffith Valuation" is an invaluable resource for anyone researching their Irish family history and if properly used, it can be a fantastic key to uncover family history inf
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