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

An Irish Graveyard That Faces The Sea

Along Ireland’s west coast, small graveyards perch above beaches and headlands. Discover why so many Irish graveyards face the sea.

The Irish Man Who Named the United States

Meet the Irish man United States history forgot. Born in Cork, he was the first to write the nation’s name. Where were your ancestors in 1776?

The Weather Warning That Still Haunts Ireland

A simple weather alert can reveal a much deeper history. Learn how the potato blight shaped Ireland, family stories, and the Great Famine.

Who was the Hannie May in your family?

Who was the keeper of your family’s history? An Irish storyteller could be the key to uncover the memories, surnames, and townlands of your ancestors.

Why Was Your Irish Great-Grandmother Much Younger Than Her Husband?

Have you ever noticed a significant age gap between your married Irish ancestors? For many, Irish marriage wasn’t about romance, but an economic arrangement.