Celebrate Your Irish Heritage

Hi, we're Mike and Carina. We travel Ireland and the Irish ancestral trails of the world, connect with people of Irish descent and share the resulting stories, photos, videos and podcasts with you.

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Recent Articles

The Story Only You Can Tell

Want to turn family history timelines into an unforgettable Irish story? Learn how to break through the writer’s block and share your past.

What Timmy O’Donoghue Knew About Troubled Times

Reflecting on the troubled times of Irish history, Mike shares comforting wisdom from his grandfather-in-law Timmy O’Donoghue of County Cork.

A Pilgrimage to the Small Places of Ireland

The small places of Ireland: Why a quiet field or old cottage wall can feel more sacred than the grand sights when tracing your family roots.

There Once was a City called Limerick

Did your ancestors come from Limerick? Join Mike as he walks the historic streets and explores the roots of this iconic Irish city.

What the Land Records Can’t Tell You About Your Irish Ancestor

Land records show your Irish ancestors as tenants, but that’s only half the story. See how one family held their ground in Kilkenny for 1,300 years.