Halloween Traditions across Ireland
When: Saturday, 1 October, 2022IMAGE: dúchas.ie "Whatever point the wind is blowing from on Hallow E'en... it will blow from that direction for the rest of the year."
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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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How to research ancestors who immigrated during the Irish Famine
When: Friday, 30 September, 2022The initial cause of the Irish Famine was the failure of the potato crop, due to a disease called Blight. However, it was a combination of disastrous political actions and poor social structures that turned the crisis into a tragedy of un-precedented proportions.
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The most common Irish last names per county
When: Saturday, 24 September, 2022Having evolved over the centuries to be the surnames we recognise today, Irish last names have a rich and vibrant history. In early times, when Ireland had a much smaller population and mass movement of people was uncommon, it was not unusual for people to be known by only one name. However, as t
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IrelandXO Insight - What is a townland?
When: Wednesday, 14 September, 2022Gaelic in origin, an baile fearainn (baile = home/town fearann= land/territory) aka town-land pre-dates the Norman invasion and is the smallest territorial unit to have survived since medieval times.
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IrelandXO Insight - Electricity Supply Board (ESB) Archives Website
When: Tuesday, 6 September, 2022The ESB Archives website provides a virtual social commentary of 20th Century Ireland and its journey from darkness into light by way of the introduction of electric power to every home in the land.
Ireland XOResearching Irish Passenger List of the Immigrant Ships
When: Monday, 5 September, 2022by Brian Mitchell, Genealogy, Derry City & Strabane District Council, Tower Museum
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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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Old Irish first names and nicknames
When: Thursday, 18 August, 2022Cé leis thú? Who do you belong to?
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