Letter Archive
Welcome to the letter archive page for the weekly "Letter from Ireland". We started to write these letters in 2013 covering Irish Genealogy & Family History, Irish Surnames, Irish Culture & Customs and Ireland Travel, here you'll find a link to all of them.
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All of our weekly letters to date
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.
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.
Discover how 50% of our readers trace their roots to Irish counties along the Wild Atlantic Way. Follow our ancestry journey on western shore.
Where did your Irish ancestors really come from? Learn how to avoid common research pitfalls and verify your family’s actual origins in Ireland.
Walk through an Irish village where blacksmiths, coopers, and carpenters shaped daily life. Trace these traditional Irish Crafts in your family’s past.
From dawn to dusk on the Irish bog, families worked together cutting turf for winter. These age-old practices created bonds across generations.
Experience Life In Ireland through a family’s journey from Limerick farm to Detroit’s frontier. Discover why they left their Irish homeland.
Experience how St. Brigid’s ancient traditions are transforming modern Ireland, as families rediscover crosses, cloaks, and celebrations.
Learn the fascinating history and heritage of Irish linen, from humble cottages to Belfast’s mighty mills.
The morning mist lifts, revealing a round tower soaring 110 feet skyward. A bell rings out across medieval Ireland, and for a moment, time stands still