IrelandXO Insight - Making the most of your Irish surname
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Ireland XOThe presence of Regan families in the townlands between Cootehall in Roscommon, Leitrim Village, and Carrick on Shannon is recorded in the Census of Elfin in 1749.
Roscommon (Roscommon)Here in Ireland the arrival of Spring has been celebrated for thousands of years.
Ireland XOThe Crosbies had highly unusual origins. Their story begins with the MacCrossans of Laois who were historic bards to the two leading clans of the Irish midlands, the O’Moores of Laois and the O’Connors of Offaly.
KerryThe local group are looking for people in the area who can show local ancestry going back three generations. They are also looking for people who have already done a DNA test in the area.
GalwayThese registers are a great resource for local historians and genealogists as they not only give names, but also occupations, addresses and ages.
Tulla (Clare)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.
Ireland XOThe Laden Table
Ireland XOIrish naming conventions
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