Posts Tagged ‘Hanley’
County Galway Surnames & Places
Do you have a County Galway surname? What are the typical County Galway surnames? Read on to find out more about this beautiful Irish County with a rich heritage and history.
Read MoreCounty Mayo Surnames & Places
Do you have a County Mayo surname? What are the typical County Mayo surnames? Read on to find out more about this beautiful Irish County with a rich heritage and history.
Read MoreThe High Kings of Ireland – Their Enduring Legacy
The High Kings of Ireland: Explore the O’Connor dynasty’s legacy. Discover ancient royal sites, clan surnames, and your link to Ireland’s regal past.
Read MoreAn Irish Placename Travels Abroad to the City of Baltimore.
If you were to pull out a map of your area this moment and have a look, how many places would you spot named after Irish villages, towns and counties? As you may have noticed, anywhere that the Irish – and other nationalities settled in numbers – they also brought along the names of their…
Read MoreBeara Peninsula and Kenmare on the Wild Atlantic Way
Our first stop was in the town of Castletownbere. It’s one of Ireland’s main fishing ports and is a busy little town and the commercial hub of the Beara Peninsula. We had to stop for a quick drink at the famous McCarthy’s Bar – made famous by appearing on the cover of a book by…
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