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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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Surnames

Do You Have an Irish Surname in Your Irish Family Tree? Lots of fun and educational articles.

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Irish Books, Music, Poetry and Customs. Learn More with these Podcasts and Articles.

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Some Hidden Gems and Much More to Include in Your Next Trip to Ireland.

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Irish Homelands

A Unique Irish Family History view of Ireland - County by County.

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