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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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Irish Mother's Day

An Irish Story for Mother’s Day

With the arrival of summer comes Bealtaine blessings! Come with us on a journey all across Ireland to see how your ancestors celebrated the beginning of summer.

Sheep's Head Peninsula

Rugged walking trails, rare Mayo surnames, and some Irish music….

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The Walls of Derry, County Derry

Old city walls, rare Galway surnames, and leather belts….

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Bealtaine Blessings Welcoming the Summer across Ireland

Bealtaine Blessings: Welcoming the Summer across Ireland

With the arrival of summer comes Bealtaine blessings! Come with us on a journey all across Ireland to see how your ancestors celebrated the beginning of summer.

Ballycarbery Castle, County Kerry

A MacCarthy Castle, rare Antrim surnames, and oil paintings…..

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