County Wexford

Vikings, Irish Holy Wells and a Craft Brewery

We’re going to dive a little deeper into the subject of Irish well water today – encompassing the Vikings, the brewing of beer in Ireland and a little urban history along the way.

The Story of One Italian Genius and His Irish Mother

Do you ever marvel at the miracle of modern communication? Our ability to make calls and send emails almost instantly and at such little cost? Today I would like to introduce you to a fascinating man (and his Irish mother) who played a crucial part in the making of that modern miracle.

10 Stops on a Musical Tour Around Ireland (#804)

This week we have a special episode that takes you around ten counties on the island of Ireland. We stop off at each point and share a song – as well as more on the place and the person featured in the song. Please note that this episode was broadcast in a different format inside…

An Irish potato famine ship with Carina holding the ships bell

Famine Ship, New Ross, County Wexford

If you ever have the chance to travel through the town of New Ross in County Wexford then do stop and take a tour on the Dunbrody Famine Ship.

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When Did Your Ancestor ARRIVE in Ireland (#730)

Cork is the closest city to where I live in Ireland and like many other Irish cities, it was built at a place where a river meets the sea. Also, like many other Irish cities it was founded (or at least developed) by the Vikings. When the Vikings visited Ireland for the first time, the…