Do you know which Irish county had the highest population by the end of the 1800s? Well, read on and you will find out, that county is the subject of today’s Letter from Ireland.

The Evolution of Irish Surnames – Where your Irish Surname fits

In this article, we look at Irish Surnames – their origins and evolution. See if you can find the Irish surnames in your family tree in one of the sections below.

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 civil records which were centralised by the Irish administration starting in the middle 1800s. The Irish Civil Records. A centralised Civil registration system for marriages…

From County Tyrone to New South Wales, Australia

In this feature we focus on one specific family in New South Wales in Australia and their links back to County Tyrone in Ireland.

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An Irish Placename Travels Abroad to the City of Baltimore.

The answer to my question above is County Antrim, located on the north-east of the island of Ireland. Top marks if you knew that already! Maybe some of your own Irish ancestors come from County Antrim? Do leave a comment below and let me know. I chose to write about County Antrim after receiving this…