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
See 19th-century county Kerry through the eyes of Mossie Stack, an Irish blacksmith, as we explore the rich heritage, trade, and stories of your own Irish ancestors.
Along Ireland’s west coast, small graveyards perch above beaches and headlands. Discover why so many Irish graveyards face the sea.
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?
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 keeper of your family’s history? An Irish storyteller could be the key to uncover the memories, surnames, and townlands of your ancestors.
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.
Want to turn family history timelines into an unforgettable Irish story? Learn how to break through the writer’s block and share your past.
Reflecting on the troubled times of Irish history, Mike shares comforting wisdom from his grandfather-in-law Timmy O’Donoghue of County Cork.
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.
Did your ancestors come from Limerick? Join Mike as he walks the historic streets and explores the roots of this iconic Irish city.