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Tom Crean, The Irish Explorer
When: Monday, 17 January, 2022Background and Crean's Pre-Antarctic Career
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Irish Reconnection Highlights 2022
When: Wednesday, 2 November, 2022Finding out where in Ireland you come from is not the end of the story but rather the beginning of a new relationship with the town/village your ancestors once lived in.
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Philadelphia: The Irish Gateway to America
When: Tuesday, 21 March, 2023Between 1717 and the beginning of the War of American Independence in 1776, 250,000 Scots-Irish, often
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St Patricks Day - Your Questions Answered
When: Wednesday, 8 March, 2023Picture above: Mary Shanahan, Queen of the Plough 1961
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How DNA can help you connect with Ireland
When: Friday, 28 February, 2020DNA can help to uncover more about your Irish ancestry
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IrelandXO Insights - Top FREE Irish Genealogy Resources
When: Thursday, 31 March, 2022How to find your Irish Ancestors online and discover your roots in Ireland
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First steps to finding your Irish ancestors
When: Wednesday, 1 March, 2023A good start is half the work
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The Story of Saint Patrick
When: Thursday, 17 March, 2022While most individual saints are venerated for their virtuous characteristics and morally sound behaviour, St Patrick's prominent place in saintly circles was earned as Ireland's very
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