News from Ireland
A visit to a broken, old stone house
When: Tuesday, 7 June, 2016Robert Horwood has just returned home to Australia after a visit to Killaloe, Co. Clare. In April he posted a message to the XO Message Board seeking further information about his ancestors, Thomas Crowe and his wife Margaret O'Donnell from Co. Clare.
Killaloe (Clare) Clare
Record Turnout for Farming & Country Life 1916
When: Monday, 13 June, 2016Ireland Reaching Out was at the event in the 1916 village we were delighted to meet with so many people interested in both finding out more about their own Irish ancestry and also sharing their knowledge with people around the world who may need assistance at a local level.
Athenry (Galway) Galway
I think you've struck gold!
When: Friday, 17 June, 2016Ask a simple question
Kiltennell (Carlow) Carlow
A sporting family then and now
When: Tuesday, 21 June, 2016Last Christmas Pete Farrell made contact with Tom the Ireland XO Volunteer in Cahir, County Tipperary, hoping he could learn more about the Farrell family.
Caher (Tipperary) Tipperary
Connection Story - Baltimore and Silvermines, Co.Tipperary
When: Wednesday, 21 February, 2018John Tobin and Catherine Hayes married about 1858 and had at least four children. Like so many families at that time, the future of these children was one lived-out in the USA. Bridget M.
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IrelandXO Insight - Disused School houses of Ireland
When: Friday, 19 August, 2016Recently we introduced you to the National School Registers of the National Archives in our Ireland XO Insight - Irish National Education sources rela
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Caherlistrane/Kilcoona Centenary Monument unveiling Sun. 11th Sept at 5pm.
When: Friday, 26 August, 2016A plan that would turn that tattered cloak back into a rich flowing cape. The parish would, suggested honorary long-time mayor, Brendan Gannon, build a magnificent statue in this centenary year.
Kilcoona (Galway) Galway
Three Families Reunited
When: Tuesday, 18 October, 2016Picture above: Leo, Anne, Susan and Susan’s mother sharing their discoveries.
Killinaboy (Clare) Clare
Ireland XO Insight - what did your ancestors do?
When: Saturday, 15 January, 2022While it is a generalisation, most of our ancestors worked on the land and their occupations as 'farmer' or 'labourer' reflected the agricultural character of the community. The rural community was one where people worked in their own parishes and rarely strayed beyond.
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Ireland XO Insight - Archaeological and Built Heritage
When: Friday, 30 September, 2022A drive through any county in Ireland will instantly bring you into contact with our Architectural and Built heritage – from stone castles and ancient burial sites to magnificent houses and cathedrals. Exploring these buildings is an exciting way to discover more about our Island and its varied
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