Many Irish diaspora claim heritage from different continents.
Our Irish diaspora is as diverse as the many countries that our ancestors emigrated to. Our emigrants opened our eyes and minds to different cultures and today, both at home and abroad, Irish people can lay claim to ancestry that comes from many different continents.
Here are a few Ancestor Chronicles that feature some well-known descendants of Irish-African and Irish-South American heritage. Click on the images to find out more.
Frank Lynott 1847
Originally from British Guyana, Frank was the maternal grandfather of Thin Lizzy frontman, Phil Lynott.
From Ennis in County Clare, Abe was a great-grandfather of 3-time Heavyweight World Champion Muhammad Ali.
From Moneygall in County Tipperary, Falmouth was the 3rd great-grandfather of Barack Obama, on his maternal side.
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