As we approach Easter here in Ireland, the thoughts of many Irish people turn to the historic events around the Easter Rising of 1916. In this episode we talk about that time as well as another Irish leader who was killed 100 years ago this year. We also feature Irish rebel songs commemorating many of…

The Evolution of Irish Surnames – Where your Irish Surname fits

In this article, we look at Irish Surnames – their origins and evolution. See if you can find the Irish surnames in your family tree in one of the sections below.

Have You Heard of The Irish Patriot called Michael Collins?

Last week, we spoke about the “Start of an Irish Spring” – how the ancient Celtic festival of “Imbolc”/Saint Brigid’s day celebrates the start of spring here in Ireland. For the the rest of this letter we’ll have a look at one ancient Irish tribe that gave us a number of Irish surnames – and…

One Readers Search for her Irish Ancestry.

With tens of millions of people around the globe claiming Irish heritage, there is a ever growing number of descendants wanting to trace their ancestors back to Ireland. In this letter we will follow one reader’s path to discovery.

Irish Homelands – County Laois/Queen’s County

Welcome to the Irish Homelands feature for County Laois (formerly known as "Queen's County" up to 1922).

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An Irish Rebel Easter (#715)

The Evolution of Irish Surnames – Where your Irish Surname fits

Have You Heard of The Irish Patriot called Michael Collins?

One Readers Search for her Irish Ancestry.

Irish Homelands – County Laois/Queen’s County

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