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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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Irish Halloween - Samhain

Samhain – The Irish Origins of Halloween

Explore the ancient Celtic origins of Halloween, Samhain, and how it has shaped Halloween traditions all over the world.

Who Was the First Irish-Born Mayor of Boston?

Who was The First Irish-Born Mayor of Boston?

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.

St. Laurence's Gate, Drogheda, County Louth

A medieval gate, Irish trees, and fountain pens

Your Letter from Ireland shorts from the 8th of October 2024.

The Grange Stone Circle, Lough Gur, County Limerick

A stone circle, Kerry surnames, and polite phrases

Your Letter from Ireland shorts from the 1st of October 2024.

Quarantine Island Grosse Iles Part in Ireland's Great Emigration

Quarantine Island: Grosse Île’s Part in Ireland’s Great Emigration

Explore Grosse Île’s pivotal role in Irish emigration. Discover how this quarantine station shaped thousands of lives during the Great Famine.