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Presidents of the United States of America with Irish Roots.
When: Tuesday, 11 April, 2023Below, we've outlined a summary of each president's Irish ancestry.
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Irish citizen by descent FAQ
When: Tuesday, 6 December, 2022My mother/father is Irish and I was born abroad, how do I apply to become an Irish citizen? You are automatically an Irish citizen if one of your parents was an Irish citizen at the time of your birth and was born on the island of Ire
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A History of the Crosbies - Leading Landlord Family on County Kerry, Ireland
When: Tuesday, 25 January, 2022The Crosbies had highly unusual origins. Their story begins with the MacCrossans of Laois who were historic bards to the two leading clans of the Irish midlands, the O’Moores of Laois and the O’Connors of Offaly.
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Transatlantic crossings: Irish immigration via New York ports (1820 - 1955)
When: Thursday, 1 July, 2021In 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
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The Transplantation of the Seven Clans of Laois to Kerry
When: Thursday, 20 October, 2022The Clans of Ireland
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Africa Day
When: Monday, 25 May, 2020The Irish diaspora can be found all over the globe, and the African continent is no exception. Irish communities are to be found in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Kimberley, and Johannesburg, with smaller communities in Pretoria, Barberton, Durban and East London.
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Chronicles Insight - Ireland's Poetic Past
When: Friday, 15 January, 2021Ireland is renowned the world over for the great literary works which it has produced. Here we take a look at three of our most beloved poets.
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The Great Irish Famine Online
When: Saturday, 12 March, 2022It's no secret that the tragedy of the Great Famine (1845-52) had a profound and devastating effect on Irish society. A natural part of any Irish family history journey leads to wondering about what an ancestor bore witness to during this period.
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County in Focus - Limerick
When: Tuesday, 9 February, 2021Most common surnames in Limerick during the 19th Century
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County Clare, Ireland
When: Friday, 5 March, 2021Picture above: Visitors to the Cliffs of Moher in 2019 enjoy the dramatic scenery
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