News from Ireland
XO Chronicles - Destination Mexico
When: Tuesday, 25 September, 2018In the 19th and 20th Centuries, many Irish people choose Mexico as their emigration destination, hoping for a better life of opportunity for themselves and their families.
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A 'Leap' of faith and long lost cousins united
When: Wednesday, 24 February, 2016Above picture: The cousins pose for a photo on the steps of Leap Castle in County Offaly
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Got an ancestor named after St Patrick?
When: Sunday, 1 March, 2020IMAGE: "St. Patrick Banishes the Serpents" by jimfitzpatrick.com
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2016 Presidential Award for the Irish Abroad (PDSA)
When: Thursday, 3 March, 2016The Presidential Distinguished Service Awards were established by the Irish Government in 2012, to provide a system of state recognition for those living abroad.
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Seán Mac Mathúna and the Folklore of North-West Clare
When: Friday, 27 September, 2019Picture: L to R: Seán Ó Carúin, Seán Mac Mathúna and Pádraig Ó Flannagáin, Co. Clare. Work of the Commission and Department of Irish Folklore. Written and submitted by Michelle Dunne M.A.
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IrelandXO Connections - New South Wales and Clare
When: Wednesday, 29 January, 2020Kerri's Story After having led a somewhat unusual life, I had been encouraged many years ago to write a book. However, it soon became clear to me that some of the reasons I had experienced what I had, may be contained in the lives of those who went before me.
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Ireland on Instagram
When: Wednesday, 18 March, 2020Landscapes Ireland has some breathtakingly beautiful scenery, from rugged coastlines to limestone mountains, here are five Instagram accounts that give you a taste of the diverse landscapes of Ireland.
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Planning tips for research trips.
When: Wednesday, 2 March, 2016There is no better way to engage with Ireland and get a real feel for our culture than by meeting and talking with people local to the area.
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Creating Connections Playback: Griffith's Valuation
When: Monday, 2 May, 2022Scroll down for video In August we looked at the Primary Valuation of Ireland, which is more commonly known as Griffith’s Valuation. During this 30 minute webinar we will show you how to:
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