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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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Dunbrody Famine Ship, County Wexford

Famine ships, Irish walking sticks, and your favourite Letters from Ireland…

Your Letter from Ireland shorts from the 19th of November 2024

Blarney Castle, County Cork

Blarney Castle, Irish and English names, and hand woven tapestries…

Your Letter from Ireland shorts from the 12th of November 2024

First Contact: The Dawn of the Viking Age in Ireland

The Viking Age Dawns in Ireland: First Contact

Discover how the Vikings transformed Ireland and went from raiders to settlers, shaping its cities and culture during the Viking Age.

Mayo Dark Sky Festival

A beautiful night sky, Irish nicknames, and artistic postcards….

Your Letter from Ireland shorts from the 5th of November 2024

Viking Names

Norse Code: Viking Names Hidden in Irish Surnames

Discover how Viking names influence some Irish surnames we can still find today. Do you have any Viking names in your family tree?