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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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Donegal - County Donegal Surnames & Places

County Donegal Surnames & Places

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.

Top 250 Irish Surnames Among our Readers.

Irish Surnames and Their Counties

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.

Poulnabrone Dolmen , The Burren, County Clare

A Prehistoric Dolmen, Pride & Prejudice and Irish Music

Your Letter from Ireland shorts from the 10th of September 2024.

Galway - County Galway Surnames & Places

County Galway Surnames & Places

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.

Sign to an Irish wake on a country road.

The Irish wake: Celebrating life through unique traditions

Discover the Irish wake: a unique blend of mourning and celebration. Learn how storytelling, music and community honor the deceased.