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12 FAQs about Irish Famine Evictions
When: Thursday, 4 April, 2024FAQ#1 What kind of evictions took place during the Great
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Irish Famine Migration to Quebec, Canada
When: Tuesday, 4 June, 2024An Gorta Mór, or the Great Hunger, affected the Island of Ireland from 1845 to 1852. During those years, an estimated 2.1 million Irish, or one-fourth of Ireland's pre-famine population, left the country. The potato blight hit many countries in Europe and the Americas.
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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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We're looking for a Programme Coordinator
When: Monday, 27 May, 2024About Ireland Reaching Out Programme
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Researching your Paternal Ancestors
When: Saturday, 15 June, 2024Researching 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.
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Old Irish (Gaelic) boy names and their meaning
When: Sunday, 15 September, 2024Introduction 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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Ireland's Luckiest Charm: The Irish Penny
When: Friday, 17 May, 2024Pennies are contradictory things. We don’t mind losing them or leaving them behind when we get change from a purchase.
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Whit Sunday - Unluckiest Day of the Year
When: Thursday, 16 May, 2024Whit Sunday, also known as Pentecost, is a Christian holiday celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ.
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Old Irish first names and nicknames
When: Thursday, 18 January, 2024Cé leis thú? Who do you belong to?
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Cures & Remedies from The Schools' Collection
When: Thursday, 27 October, 2022The Schools' Collection compiled in the 1930s provides a great local history resource for anyone i
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