News from Ireland
Researching your Paternal Ancestors
When: Saturday, 15 June, 2024Researching 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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Old Irish (Gaelic) boy names and their meaning
When: Sunday, 15 September, 2024Introduction In this index most common Irish names, their correct English, Latin and Gaelic spelling variations are listed. This is followed by their meaning and origin, but before we begin please read through the index guide below.
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Whit Sunday - Unluckiest Day of the Year
When: Thursday, 16 May, 2024Whit Sunday, also known as Pentecost, is a Christian holiday celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ.
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Old Irish first names and nicknames
When: Thursday, 18 January, 2024Cé leis thú? Who do you belong to?
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Cures & Remedies from The Schools' Collection
When: Thursday, 27 October, 2022The Schools' Collection compiled in the 1930s provides a great local history resource for anyone i
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Finding & Navigating The Old Maps of Ireland
When: Tuesday, 14 May, 2024Ireland – the first country in the world to be mapped in detail
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Got an ancestor named after St Brendan?
When: Thursday, 25 April, 2024Lá Fhéile Brendán ~ Brendan's Feast Day or St. Brendan's Day is traditionally celebrated on the 16th of May.
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8 FAQs about Irish Freeholder Lists
When: Sunday, 5 May, 2024Did you know Daniel O’Connell – the Great Liberator inadvertently created some Irish genealogy gold?
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Irish Naming Conventions and Baptism Traditions
When: Wednesday, 1 May, 2024This handy insight will show you how to work out Irish family patterns (a) in the early 1800s and (b) after the Great Famine when these traditions changed drastically. Remember, you can always post a query on this subject to our IrelandXO Message Board anytime you need guidance. To join up a
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Using DNA Results - Irish Genealogical Research
When: Tuesday, 2 April, 2024Some of the most important questions that we as human beings ask ourselves are: who am I? and where did I come from?
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