County Dublin Archives - A Letter from Ireland

A couple outside the Whitefriar Street Church, County Dublin

St. Valentine, Irish royal families, and how to express your love in Irish

Your Letter from Ireland shorts from the 11th of February 2025

Let's Walk Through the Viking City of Dublin.

Viking City Adventure: Journey Through Medieval Dublin in 1035

Journey through Viking-era Dublin in 1035 AD, exploring the bustling port city under King Sitric Silkbeard’s rule. Experience daily life in Ireland’s first Viking city.

Botanical gardens, Donegal surnames, and fun T-shirts

Your Letter from Ireland shorts from the 22nd of October 2024

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.

A Surname that grew from an ancient Irish fairy Mound

In the heart of Ireland lies Rathcroghan, an ancient site steeped in myth and legend and an Irish fairy mound.