Welcome to this Irish Homelands feature where we travel to the south-east of Ireland – to County Waterford! We will also be taking in parts of County Kilkenny for this trip.

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Saints, Scholars and Irish Family Surnames

A few weeks back, I mentioned Thomas Cahill’s book “How the Irish Saved Civilisation” – and I know a lot of our readers have already come across it. It tells the story of how Irish monks set about preserving Greek, Roman and early Christian knowledge through their manuscripts and teaching. It’s a wonderful little book…

Irish Homelands – County Mayo.

Our featured member is Kathi Reilly Acker from the USA. Hi Kathi! Although this article is written about Kathi’s ancestors – it is open for all to participate and enjoy! You will find video, pictures and commentary – and it is all best viewed on a laptop or PC rather than a phone. And what a story……...

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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 and heading down to Tralee for the craic, sleeping only when necessary and wherever possible. Funny how those memories can colour your impressions of a…

The Ring of Kerry on the Wild Atlantic Way

Our featured member is Tracey Ulrich from Pennsylvania in the USA! Hi Tracey! Although this article is written about Tracey’s ancestors – it is open for all members to participate and enjoy! You will find video, pictures and commentary – and it is all best viewed on a laptop or PC rather than a phone. We…