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From Massachusetts To Magic in Moyrus, County Galway
When: Monday, 16 December, 2019Jean and John’s family came from Faul Townland in the Civil Parish of Moyrus, on the Ardbear Peninsula, just outside of Clifden, County Galway.
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Chronicles Insight - Queen Victoria in Ireland
When: Wednesday, 10 July, 2019The first visit of Queen Victoria to Ireland took place from the 2nd to the 12th of August 1849. The country was still in the grip of the catastrophic Great Famine. Though Westminster had declared the famine officially over that year, the reality of the matter was quite the opposite.
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IrelandXO Connections - Victoria and County Offaly
When: Friday, 5 July, 2019In Ireland, they visited: Tulla, Co Clare; Cree, Co. Offaly; and Dublin. They also met with Margaret, a volunteer with IrelandXO in Birr, who helped them investigate their Colbourn ancestors who had lived in the area in the early 1800s.
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Chronicles Insight - A True Son of Dublin
When: Friday, 5 July, 2019Shaw’s parents, George Carr Shaw (1814-1885) and Lucinda Elizabeth Gurly (1830-1913), were of English Protestant descent. Shaw’s father was a notorious drunkard, a fact which prompted his son to adopt a teetotal lifestyle.
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IrelandXO Connections - Onondaga County and County Tipperary
When: Monday, 30 September, 2019Starting with the information contained within the papers, Eileen began to discover more information about her Grandfather’s family. His mother died when he was only 16, leaving behind 11 children, and his brother had died in a war.
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Where did your Irish Ancestor Emigrate to?
When: Tuesday, 1 March, 2022Sharing what we know helps researchers on both sides of the pond connect the dots. Help us help you #BringTheirMemoryHome to Ireland.
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The Global Irish Diaspora Directory
When: Wednesday, 18 March, 2020New for 2020. Keep connected with your local Irish community by finding an Irish-interest organisation in your area.
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Ireland on Instagram
When: Wednesday, 18 March, 2020Landscapes Ireland has some breathtakingly beautiful scenery, from rugged coastlines to limestone mountains, here are five Instagram accounts that give you a taste of the diverse landscapes of Ireland.
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Global Festival Series 2019
When: Thursday, 1 August, 2019In Limerick, the Global Irish Festival Series features two great festivals, namely I.NY (12-20 October) and Richard Harris International Film Festival (22-28 October). I.NY Location: Limerick City
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10 + Irish museums that have free virtual tours
When: Saturday, 1 May, 2021Scroll to the bottom to see our new additions for 2021
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