When we look at Irish surnames today, it’s easy to get confused when we see names that appear to have several different spellings, some look very English or Scottish –…

Irish Civil Records – and the Origins of One Irish Grandmother

One of the best things about Irish family history research is the availability of so many Irish records online and for free. One of the most useful sets are the…

Irish Surnames and Their Counties

When a new reader signs up for our weekly Letter from Ireland – we ask them to supply the Irish surnames in their family tree AND the county their ancestor…

Tralee to Kilkee on the Wild Atlantic Way

Coming into the town of Tralee – the administrative capital of County Kerry – my mind always goes back to the Rose of Tralee festival. Specifically to the early 1980s…

The Tribes of Ireland – Ireland at the Birth of Your Irish Surname.

When we look at Irish surnames today, it’s easy to get confused when we see names that appear to have several different spellings, some look very English or Scottish –…

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The Evolution of Irish Surnames – Where your Irish Surname fits

Irish Civil Records – and the Origins of One Irish Grandmother

Irish Surnames and Their Counties

Tralee to Kilkee on the Wild Atlantic Way

The Tribes of Ireland – Ireland at the Birth of Your Irish Surname.

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