Couples will be offered the chance to see if they will produce redhead children. The DNA test, which will be available at the “Who Do You Think You Are?” exhibition in London, will show the depth of ancestry that can be read from a simple saliva swab.

He has a male model’s good looks, is 6 foot 2 and beloved by those who work for him because he always writes thank you notes and lets them know they are appreciated.

“Finally,” I remember thinking when I first heard of The Gathering Ireland.

One of America’s largest Irish families the ‘McCormicks’ are being invited home to Ireland for a Clan Gathering in August 2013.

Family historians will be able to access 21 million birth, marriage, and death records free of charge, on Thursday 24th of January.

Are you eager to find out more about your family history and your roots. 2013 is the year of ‘The Gathering’, and therefore is the perfect time to find out your family history using the National Archive of Ireland.

Irish Derivation

Over the past three years IrishCentral has witnessed history in the field of Irish genealogy. The 1901 and 1911 censuses are now online and provide a wealth of information for Irish Americans and Irish Diaspora all over the world.

Irish Derivation - Derived from two Irish surnames, O’Braondin and Mac Branain. Other variations of the name include McBrennan, Brannon, Brannen, Brennyn, Brenan.

Name Meaning- from “O Braondin” from the Irish word “braon” which can be translated as “sorrow.” The name may also be derived from the word “bran” meaning raven. This may refer to someone with black hair.

Irish Americans are being encouraged to go back to their roots as plans are unveiled for a major clan gathering in Ireland.
 
One of Europe’s oldest and most celebrated clans – O’Neill – have announced details of a four-day long celebration of their culture and history.
 
The event, which takes place between the 22nd and 26th May 2013, is designed to bring together O’Neill family members from around the globe to share stories and celebrate an incredibly rich and diverse clan history.
 
Sean O’Neill of The Association of O’Neill Clans said: “The O’Neill Dynasty history dates back to the 10th century and one of the first High Kings of Ireland. Since then our clan has played prominent roles in the development of Ireland, Europe and latterly the United States of America.
 
“O’Neills span across the globe and we’re hoping this international gathering will bring many of them together to learn more about their roots and the stories that chart the incredible highs and lows of our clan history.”
 
O’Neill clan members last met in Paris, France in 2010 where a decision was made to hold future gatherings. In 2013 the family is going back to where it all began with a series of lectures and musical and dramatic performances across the emerald isle. 
 
Sean added: “I would urge all O’Neills in the USA to come to Ireland in 2013 and join the celebrations. In return we’ll offer our famous hospitality and a real opportunity to strengthen clan family ties and make lifelong friends.”
 
The four-day long event will take in visits to various historical O’Neill sites including The Hill of The O’Neill in Dungannon, County Tyrone; the coronation site of The O’Neill in nearby Cookstown; walking tours of Armagh – a city with a rich O’Neill heritage; and a trip to Ireland’s capital city Dublin.

One of the smallest counties in Ireland hopes it can borrow a social media catchphrase to capture a world-wide tourist audience - an innovation welcomed by Tourism Minister Michael Ring at the Leitrim Roots Festival 2013 launch.

Marking its 15th anniversary as a leading online platform for exploring Irish history and heritage worldwide, The Wild Geese is turning to non-conventional sources to fund a complete revamp of the popular website.