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Ten Facts about Irish Gravestones
When: Tuesday, 1 November, 2022An ancestor's headstone holds the promise of uncovering clues that might take us back further. Headstone inscriptions can help us fill in gaps in our family histories – a date, a maiden name, it's all genealogy gold.
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Reproductive Loan Schemes
When: Wednesday, 5 October, 2022In the 1720s Dean Jonathan Swift gav
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From Ireland to Sydney in 100 Days - Letters from Passengers
When: Wednesday, 20 September, 2023By 1830 Ulster was in crisis. In the preceding 50 years she had experienced an unparalleled period of population growth which was reflected in chronic under-employment in agriculture, which was by far her largest employer.
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IrelandXO Insight - Newspaper Sources
When: Friday, 26 August, 2022Outside of reports about the famous or infamous, newspapers might be disregarded at first as a source of genealogical information.
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Your Irish County just before the Great Famine
When: Friday, 15 September, 2023If you have traced your ancestors to a particular county in Ireland, this resource can provide local insights into their lives and the district in which they lived.
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Old Irish (Gaelic) boy names and their meaning
When: Friday, 15 September, 2023Introduction 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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Irish Genealogy Resource Checklist
When: Thursday, 7 September, 2023Access to records, archives and heritage information has dramatically increased in recent years with many state bodies digitising documents and images, promoting their awareness, and sharing them online with the public. Here's our top selection of the best genealogical sources and repositories when carr
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How to locate parish of origin
When: Monday, 22 July, 2019Interwoven in the Irish subconscious is this strong attachment to one's ancestral land. So it's no surprise that the quest to find one's way home is at the heart of what makes genealogy so addictive.
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