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derry girls mural

The Derry Walls, The Derry Girls and a Beautiful Castle…

Your Letter from Ireland shorts from the 16th of January 2024.

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Are Your Irish Surnames On This Saintly List?

Have you ever had something in your possession that you are minding for future generations? Perhaps a ring, a piece of jewellery a book or a piece of furniture? Here, in Ireland, we often tend to pass down baby christening robes through several generations. Our grandson was recently christened in a robe that was also used by his father and his grandmother – both standing proudly beside him!

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Niall of the Nine Hostages

Do You Carry Niall of the Nine Hostages DNA?

Today we look at a very old Irish boy’s name. It’s one that has worked its way around the world as both a given name and a surname. The name is “Niall” (pronounced “Nile” in Ireland). Do you have a relative with the name Niall (or maybe Neil or Neal)? Did you know that the name Niall means “champion” in old Irish? It’s a name with an important place in Irish culture. Let’s take a closer look.

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The walls of Derry and the city in the background with Carina standing in the foreground

The Walls of Derry, County Derry

Derry city has a youthful and exciting energy about it, despite the layers of history that surround you wherever you go in the town.


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Danny Boy and the Music and Songs of Ulster (#734)

Céad míle fáilte, welcome to your Letter from Ireland “Shorts”.  Each Tuesday we’ll bring you a quick-read of some of our favourite and interesting Irish things for this week. FAVOURITE PLACES IN IRELAND Derry City, County Derry. Have you ever been to the city of Derry/Londonderry in Northern Ireland? It’s a wonderful place to ramble about of a day. We recorded this…

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