O'Malley Clan Gathering ONLINE
When: Monday, 20 July, 2020The virtual event will be broadcast from the home of Grace O’Malley on Clare Island and led by the Chieftain's of the O'Malley Clan.
Ireland XO
Chronicles Insight - Hero Healthcare Workers
When: Tuesday, 14 July, 2020Over the past few months, countries all over the world have paid homage to their brave, tireless healthcare workers who put their lives on the line everyday, putting their own needs last and staying apart from their own families so as to protect them.
Ireland XO
Durkins of Ballaghaderreen closes after 70 years
When: Sunday, 12 July, 2020Read more about the history of Durkins and the local connection of the family here:
Kilcolman (Roscommon)
Chronicles Challenge Patron Saint
When: Wednesday, 8 July, 2020Almost every parish in Ireland is associated with a Patron Saint who played some important role in the founding of a parish or settlement or whose life is was associated with a local legend or story. This week's prompt uses this theme to create a Chronicle around your parish's Patron Saint.
Ireland XO
Chronicles Insight - Irish Soccer Legends
When: Wednesday, 8 July, 2020There is a strong tradition of Irish players travelling to Great Britain to have highly successful careers in the world of professional soccer, but this is nothing new.
Ireland XO
IrelandXO Connections - New Zealand and Westmeath
When: Wednesday, 8 July, 2020With the help of IrelandXO volunteers she was able to understand more about the place in Ireland her ancestors came from and by the following year had finalised her plans to visit it for herself. She posted: "We are coming to Ireland in September to check out my Dagg ancestry.
Westmeath
Protect yourself and others from coronavirus
When: Tuesday, 7 July, 2020Last updated: 21 August 2020 There is no vaccine for coronavirus. To protect yourself and others from coronavirus (COVID-19), think about how the virus is spread.
Ireland XO
NEW BOOK History of DCU
When: Sunday, 5 July, 2020On June 25, 2020 Eoin Kinsella's 'Dublin City University 1980 - 2020: Designed to be Different' was launched by Dr Mary Canning, President of the RIA in DCU.
Glasnevin (Dublin)
IrelandXO Guide to Irish Castles
When: Thursday, 2 July, 2020Guided Tours Available Each of these Castles is open to the public for fully guided tours. The incredibly informative tour guides will bring these stone walls to life as they recount the tales, trials, and tribulations of Ireland's great Castles.
Ireland XO