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Category Archives: Irish Genealogy
Ireland’s Ancient East to be launched as follow up to the Wild Atlantic Way
Following on from the success of the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland, Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe has unveiled Fáilte Ireland’s latest tourism initiative: a campaign called “Ireland’s Ancient East” which aims to attract people taking a trip to Ireland to the … Continue reading
Posted in Activities in ireland, Best Attractions in Ireland, Best Places to visit in Ireland, dublin, Ireland, Ireland Travel, Ireland vacations, Ireland Vacations 2015, Ireland's Ancient East, Irish Festivals, Irish Genealogy, Travelling around Ireland, Uncategorized, vacation to Ireland, Visitor Attractions, Wild Atlantic Way
Tagged Clonmacnoise, East Coast of Ireland, Glendalough, Ireland's Ancient East, Ireland's attractions, Newgrange, Trip to Ireland, Vacation in Ireland, Wild Atlantic Way
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How many Dublin’s are there in the United States?
To many living in Ireland there is only one Dublin but, in the US, Dublin can refer to not only one, two or three locations but as many as nine. We delve a little deeper into how they got their names. Continue reading
Posted in dublin, Irish Americans, Irish Genealogy, Irish History, Irish Research
Tagged dublin, Dublin California, Dublin City, Dublin Georgia, dublin in america, dublin in the united states, dublin ireland, Dublin Kentucky, Dublin Michigan, Dublin Ohio, Dublin Texas, Irish American history, Irish Americans
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New Irish festival in Boston to start in September
A major new festival aimed at boosting Irish tourism and Ireland vacations will be taking place in the historic city of Boston starting in September.The three-day event, entitled iFest, will take place at the Seaport World Trade Center starting on the 26th September. … Continue reading
World set to go green once more for St Patrick’s Day
Operation Global Greening sees many of the worlds most noted landmarks and buildings temporarily glow literally green, with an emerald green light on St. Patrick’s Day. Continue reading
Posted in Activities in ireland, arts festivals Ireland, dublin, Festivals in ireland, Ireland, Ireland Family History, Irish Americans, Irish Festivals, Irish Genealogy, Irish History, Paddys Day, Saint Patricks Day, Visitor Attractions
Tagged Global Greening, Go Green for Paddys Day, Operation Global Greening, Patricks Day events, St Patricks Day, st patricks day 2014, UNESCO, world landmarks green
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Michelle Obama to trace the Obamas’ Irish Ancestry while in Dublin
While President Obama attends the G8 Summit in Fermanagh, Michelle Obama and her two daughters will spend time in Dublin today and tomorrow where included in their schedule, is a trip to Trinity College where she will explore the archives … Continue reading
Tracing your family history in Ireland
Are you hoping to trace your Irish family history while on your Ireland vacation? The Wicklow Family History Centre is the perfect place to research your family history. It was established in 1987 where staff has computerised County Wicklow’s Roman … Continue reading
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Tagged tracing family history ireland, Wicklow
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Tom Cruise’s Irish Roots Explored ahead of his Ireland Visit
Hollywood Superstar Tom Cruise will arrive in Ireland tomorrow for a brief stopover to promote his new film, Oblivion. Due to arrive in Dublin on Wednesday morning, Cruise will record an interview for RTE’s “Late Late Show” before he takes … Continue reading
Morpeth Roll Reveals Distant Link To Prince William
A distant link to the present members of the British royal family is among the 160,000 signatures found in the Morpeth Roll one of Ireland’s most fascinating artefacts. Made in 1841 as a tribute to a popular chief secretary, it … Continue reading
The O’ Breen Surname History
The O’ Breen surname is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic-Irish name “O’Braion”, descendant of “Braon” and dates from the 11th century. To this day it is a widely distributed name throughout Ireland. It can be translated by name meaning … Continue reading