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Old Irish boys' names & aliases

Old Irish (Gaelic) boy names and their meaning

When: Sunday, 15 September, 2024

Introduction In this index most common Irish names, their correct English, Latin and Gaelic spelling variations are listed. This is followed by their meaning and origin, but before we begin please read through the index guide below. 

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The Irish Penny

Ireland's Luckiest Charm: The Irish Penny

When: Friday, 17 May, 2024

Pennies are contradictory things. We don’t mind losing them or leaving them behind when we get change from a purchase.

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Whit Sunday - Ireland's Unluckiest Day

Whit Sunday - Unluckiest Day of the Year

When: Thursday, 16 May, 2024

Whit Sunday, also known as Pentecost, is a Christian holiday celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ.

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Guide to researching Famine Evicitions

12 FAQs about Irish Famine Evictions

When: Thursday, 4 April, 2024

FAQ#1 What kind of evictions took place during the Great

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Census Ireland Farrell

Old Irish first names and nicknames

When: Thursday, 18 January, 2024

Cé leis thú? Who do you belong to?

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Cures and Remedies of Ancient Ireland

Cures & Remedies from The Schools' Collection

When: Thursday, 27 October, 2022

The Schools' Collection compiled in the 1930s provides a great local history resource for anyone i

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Finding & Navigating Old Irish Maps

Finding & Navigating The Old Maps of Ireland

When: Tuesday, 14 May, 2024

Ireland – the first country in the world to be mapped in detail

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St. Brendan, The Navigator

Got an ancestor named after St Brendan?

When: Thursday, 25 April, 2024

Lá Fhéile Brendán ~ Brendan's Feast Day or St. Brendan's Day is traditionally celebrated on the 16th of May.

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Guide to Using Freeholder List

8 FAQs about Irish Freeholder Lists

When: Sunday, 5 May, 2024

Did you know Daniel O’Connell – the Great Liberator inadvertently created some Irish genealogy gold?

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IrelandXO Insight - Irish Naming and Baptism Traditions

Irish Naming Conventions and Baptism Traditions

When: Wednesday, 1 May, 2024

This handy insight will show you how to work out Irish family patterns (a) in the early 1800s and (b) after the Great Famine when these traditions changed drastically.  Remember, you can always post a query on this subject to our IrelandXO Message Board anytime you need guidance. To join up a

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