News from Ireland

Three Irish Love Stories

When: Tuesday, 14 February, 2023

In 1836, Pope Gregory XVI (1831-1846) gave Dublin's Fr John Spratt a reliquary containing the remains of Saint Valentine, as a gift of esteem.

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Unforgetable Irish Love Stories

Africa Day

When: Monday, 25 May, 2020

The Irish diaspora can be found all over the globe, and the African continent is no exception. Irish communities are to be found in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Kimberley, and Johannesburg, with smaller communities in Pretoria, Barberton, Durban and East London.

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The Irish in Africa

The Great Irish Famine Online

When: Saturday, 12 March, 2022

It's no secret that the tragedy of the Great Famine (1845-52) had a profound and devastating effect on Irish society. A natural part of any Irish family history journey leads to wondering about what an ancestor bore witness to during this period.

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Learning how to research the effects on the Irish Famine

County Clare, Ireland

When: Friday, 5 March, 2021

Picture above: Visitors to the Cliffs of Moher in 2019 enjoy the dramatic scenery

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Discover more about your Irish Ancestry in County Clare