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.
Browse the letters listed on this page and jump to one that interests you, or enter a placename, surname or other item in the search box below to see related letters.
All of our weekly letters to date
Old Irish traditions for a magical Halloween. Join me in exploring ancestral games that still captivate Irish communities today.
Explore the ancient Celtic origins of Halloween, Samhain, and how it has shaped Halloween traditions all over the world.
One man’s journey from Cork immigrant to Irish-born mayor of Boston. Explore the rise of Boston’s Irish community in this inspiring tale of perseverance.
Explore Grosse Île’s pivotal role in Irish emigration. Discover how this quarantine station shaped thousands of lives during the Great Famine.
Explore the journey of Irish immigrants to New York, from chaotic docks to Ellis Island. Discover their first sights and experiences in America.
Do you have a County Clare surname? What are the typical County Clare surnames? Read on to find out more about this beautiful Irish County with a rich heritage and history.
What was your ancestors’ Atlantic crossing like? From “coffin ships” to steamers, uncover the realities of Irish immigrant voyages to America.
Do you have a County Donegal surname? What are the typical County Donegal surnames? Read on to find out more about this beautiful Irish County with a rich heritage and history.
Do you have Irish surnames in your family tree? If the answer is yes, then read on – and discover more about the surnames of Ireland, where they come from – and see if you can spot some of your Irish surnames.
Do you have a County Galway surname? What are the typical County Galway surnames? Read on to find out more about this beautiful Irish County with a rich heritage and history.