Ireland XO News

Tracing your roots with DNA

The journey began in 2005 when the International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG) was founded by dedicated DNA project administrators with a vision to promote and educate people about genetic genealogy.

The Story of the Ship Faithful Steward

The emigration trade established Londonderry as one of the chief Irish ports for transatlantic trade in the 18th century. Links between the cities of Londonderry and Philadelphia were established through trade.

10 Facts about Land Ownership

An Irish Rebel in Queensland - Kevin Doherty

Kevin Izod Doherty was born in Dublin, on 7 September 1823, the son of Dr Kevin Izod Doherty and Mary Ann (Eva) Kelly.

Remembering our Paternal Irish Ancestors

Researching Irish ancestry is challenging at best, especially when the branches of our family tree extend across multiple continents. The good news is, we can help each other out by sharing what we know about our paternal line. 

A beginner's guide to Irish surnames

Whether your search for that elusive last name is north, south,  east or west, you may need to get intimate with Irish naming traditions in all their linguistic glory. The above image of a 1901 Census Return from Co.

Ireland XO Insight - Reasons for recording your family history

For many reasons it's important to write it down - don't wait for somebody else to do it!

Presidents of the United States of America with Irish Roots.

Below, we've outlined a summary of each president's Irish ancestry. 

Transatlantic crossings: Irish immigration via New York ports (1820 - 1955)

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the leaving of Ireland for North America was a difficult and emotional journey for all. From a rural existence that centred on family, farming and prayer, to live in a country that had embraced all the advances of the industrial revolution and was d

The Transplantation of the Seven Clans of Laois to Kerry

The Clans of Ireland