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The Lyons Family

As promised we research another family name. The roots of the Lyons family are said to have been taken from the County Galway name of Ó Laighin which means ‘grey’. It could also be a variant of the Irish Ó … Continue reading

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The Corona Cork Film Festival

The Corona Cork Film Festival has quickly become one of Ireland’s largest and most loved cultural events. This year will mark the 57th anniversary of the festival which takes place from the 11th to the 18th November 2012. The first … Continue reading

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History of Kinsale, Co. Cork

Kinsale is a town steeped in history and colour and a popular tourist destination. Kinsale was the battlefield site where the English forces defeated an Irish/Spanish force in 1601. Charles Fort, which is a now a popular location for events, … Continue reading

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