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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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Gougane Barra, County Cork

A picturesque lakeside chapel, Irish short stories, and Thank You cards…

Your Letter from Ireland shorts from the 25th of March 2025

How Irish Railways Transformed Your Ancestors' Lives

How Irish Railways Transformed Your Ancestor’s Life

All aboard for this week’s Letter from Ireland, as we take a train ride through the history of Irish railways and their impact on our ancestors’ lives.

Musseden Temple, County Derry

A temple, your name in Irish, and yew tree jewellery….

Your Letter from Ireland shorts from the 18th of March 2025

Bridging Oceans and Generations: The Irish Thread that Binds us

Bridging Oceans and Generations: The Irish Thread that Binds us.

St. Patrick’s Day is upon us once again! In these times, I like to reflect on the Irish thread that binds us all together, wherever we may be.

Trim Castle, County Meath

St. Patrick’s paschal fire, Irish saints & scholars, and a happy St. Patrick’s Day….

Your Letter from Ireland shorts from the 11th of March 2025