News from Ireland

Chronicles Webinar: Irish actors of the silver screen

Chronicles Webinar: Irish actors of the silver screen

When: Friday, 13 November, 2020

We will be using the XO Chronicles to learn about movie stars of the past who were of Irish birth or blood.  Travel may be off the cards for the moment, but we can still connect with our Global Irish Community and learn more about our shared ancestry. 

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Oifig an Phoist, Usher’s Quay, Dublin 8

Historic Structures Fund for traditional Irish shopfronts

When: Friday, 27 November, 2020

The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, TD, along with the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, TD, and the Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for Sport and An Ghaeltacht, Jack Chambers TD, today, 27 November

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To Be Irish at Christmas

To Be Irish at Christmas

When: Tuesday, 1 December, 2020

Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D. has announced an initiative to further connect with our global diaspora this December - To Be Irish at Christmas. Speaking on Monday, Minister Colm Brophy said:

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County in Focus - Leitrim

When: Wednesday, 2 December, 2020

People The Leitrim Diaspora has no shortage of interesting characters. Here are some highlights from our database of Leitrim Ancestors. Click on the images below to learn more about the lives of these individuals.

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Irish Places & Cultural Spaces

Irish Places & Cultural Spaces

When: Friday, 25 December, 2020

Click on the images (or title) to discover more ...

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Ireland's Diaspora – They Took The Boat

Irish Diaspora: People from Ireland all over the world

When: Monday, 10 October, 2022

THE IRISH TOOK THE BOAT

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MyHeritage subscription deal exclusively for IrelandXO Members

MyHeritage subscription OFFER exclusively for IrelandXO Members

When: Friday, 30 April, 2021

MyHeritage is an industry-leading platform that makes family history research easy and offers you some of the most advanced tools on the market to make fascinating discoveries about your ancestors.

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Letterkenny circa 1937

Historical All-Ireland Senior Football Finals

When: Wednesday, 16 December, 2020

On Saturday, Mayo and Dublin Senior football teams will meet in Croke Park to battle for the Sam Maguire Cup. Dublin are competing to win their 6th Championship in a row, while Mayo will be looking to bring home the All-Ireland title for the first time in 69 years.

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Chronicles Webinar Playback: Irish Stars of the Silver Screen

Chronicles Webinar Playback: Irish Stars of the Silver Screen

When: Tuesday, 22 December, 2020

Movies provide an undeniable level of comfort and entertainment. Today Ireland is home to no shortage of great actors, but what about the Irish pioneers of early movie magic?

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County in Focus - Galway

County in Focus - Galway

When: Tuesday, 12 January, 2021

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