Did you know that Cork is the largest county in Ireland (both north and south)? The surnames of that county are the subject of today’s Letter from Ireland.

Man standing with arms wide open looking out to the Atlantic from Mizen head

Mizen Head, Kelly, The Great Famine, Baby Blankets and much more…

Your letter from Ireland shorts from the 2nd of May 2023.

Castles in Ireland - Dunluce Castle County Antrim

This Was The Most Populated County in Ireland

Do you know which Irish county had the highest population by the end of the 1800s? Well, read on and you will find out, that county is the subject of today’s Letter from Ireland.

Traditional Irish Love Songs – 8 Favourites (#807)

In this week’s episode share what we consider to be eight of the best traditional Irish love songs of all time! This is, of course, a very personal and subjective collection – and I’m sure you will agree with some and disagree with many. I have used the input of many of our readers and…

A Ruined Homestead, Ballydehob, County Cork

We were near the village of Ballydehob in West Cork doing research on the townland of origin for one of our members. What happened next is typical when you stop to chat to a local in Ireland.

Kelly

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Do You Have a County Cork Ancestor?

Mizen Head, Kelly, The Great Famine, Baby Blankets and much more…

This Was The Most Populated County in Ireland

Traditional Irish Love Songs – 8 Favourites (#807)

A Ruined Homestead, Ballydehob, County Cork

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