An ancestors headstone holds the promise of uncovering clues that might take us back further. Inscriptions on headstones can help us fill in gaps in our family histories – a date, a maiden name, it's all genealogy gold.
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Between 1847 and 1864 a detailed, county by county record of tax liable was kept in Ireland. Today the "Griffith Valuation" is an invaluable resource for anyone researching their Irish family history and if properly used, it can be a fantastic key to uncover family history inf
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If you want to recommend a title for our next edition, or add a local-interest book to the Local Guide, scroll to the bottom to find out how. Out Now... Nuala O'Connor | Dec 2020 US / Apr 2021 IRL
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Picture: The Lady Kennaway was one of six vessels that brought orphans to Williamstown, Victoria under the auspices of Earl Grey's Irish Famine Orphan scheme.
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The focus of this particular Special Group is Military Ancestors. Read on to learn about some of the brave Irish people who are already in this group, and be sure to add your Military Ancestors so that their service can be recognised once more.
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How does it work? The Ancestor Chronicles are a way for you to reconnect and keep in touch with any local community that you or your ancestors may have once lived or worked in. You can post chronicles for any historical individual* connected to a parish or county, be it
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Having evolved over the centuries to be the surnames we recognise today, Irish last names have a rich and vibrant history. In early times, when Ireland had a much smaller population and mass movement of people was uncommon, it was not unusual for people to be known by only one name. However, as t
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Here you will find a selection of virtual events that are happening next week. Be sure to don your cap and pin on the shamrock when you join in, and let's mark this special occasion together, in a new way.
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Generation Green showcases the voices of the latest Irish-Australian generation to reach adulthood, helping us explore and celebrate the profound links between the two countries.
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Con motivo de la celebración del Día de San Patricio, el Embajador de Irlanda, Paul Gleeson se complace en invitarle al lanzamiento del libro de Tim Fanning: DON JUAN O'BRIEN. Un aventurero irlandés en la Sudamérica del siglo XIX
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