Genealogy Genealogy 9 Irish American surnames explained by the experts From Murphy to O'Connor - the popular Irish family names now big names in the United States. 262
History History Inspiring emigrant letters home to Ireland from America in the Famine era Sense of loss of family acute in the letters of Irish emigrants, but there was hope, too, in the New World. 2337
Other Writers Other Writers Everything you know about the St. Patrick's Day shamrock is a lie Sham! The facts are that the first four letters of the word shamrock are brutally and cruelly accurate. 3540
News News Numbers of Irish Americans not going down - here’s the proof There has been an increase in the ethnic Irish numbers to 34 million according to the census, but are the numbers correct? 282
Genealogy Genealogy Millions more Irish birth, marriage and death records free online Over 2.5 million images of Irish births, deaths and marriage records from the General Register Office, were released online for the first time. 4174
Ancestry Ancestry Can you find your ancestors among these 1916 autographs? Prisoners' autograph books from 1916 published online. The collection offers a compelling insight into the minds of the men of 1916. 144
History History On New Year's Day 1892 Annie Moore was the first immigrant through Ellis Island From Annie Moore to 39.6 million Irish Americans - how the processing center became part of the Irish psyche. 10418
Ancestry Ancestry Find out the meaning behind your Irish name Ever wondered about the history of your Irish surnames or from where your last name originated? You can find the name's meaning or Irish last name origin in this comprehensive list. 33086
History History "Luck of the Irish" how 250 convicts survived shipwreck en route to Australia Harrowing tale of the wreck of a convict ship and rescue by Aborigines. 90
Genealogy Genealogy Roots of 50,000 Irish and British last names uncovered in new study Discover whether your family name derives from a location, profession, relationship, or nickname using this newly published dictionary. 474
Niall O'Dowd Niall O'Dowd A Man in Full - exclusive interview with CIA Director John Brennan Son of an Irish blacksmith is America's chief defender 530
Ancestry Ancestry Michael Fassbender beams with pride for his Kerry roots (VIDEO) The Hollywood star picks up his hometown’s highest honor, The Order of Inisfallen, accompanied by his parents. 1246
Ancestry Ancestry Lost brother: Uncovering an Irish family history in America In 1928, two of my grandmother's brothers left Ireland for America. They never returned. 316
History History Spanish documents suggest Irish arrived in America before Columbus A 1512 Spanish report provides evidence that Irish people had settled in America before Columbus arrived in 1492. 80795
Roots Roots Irish Samhain blessings for you and your loved ones this Halloween “At All Hallow’s tide, may God keep you safe, from goblin and pooka and black-hearted stranger.” 5872
Ancestry Ancestry Do you have family who emigrated from Cobh? Tell their story Cobh Heritage Centre offers free entry for descendants of emigrants who left from Cobh, along with genealogy talks. 204
Ancestry Ancestry One US woman’s desperate 44-year search for her birth mother Catherine Deasy was taken and put up for adoption by Irish nuns. 6388
Roots Roots After 149 years, justice for an Irish immigrant executed for murder Bridget Deignan was hanged for murder in New Brunswick in 1867. After 149 years, she has finally been declared not guilty. 1092
Roots Roots Where are the Irish Americans going? Census shows population decline In just six years, the Irish population in the US has dropped by 5 million; the Scots-Irish by 1 million. What’s going on? 1508
Genealogy Genealogy Irish census names translated into gibberish by Canadian institute A Kerry historian finds his ancestor's name was changed to “gobbledygook” in the digitized census records. 87
Ancestry Ancestry Could your ancestor have been an orphan workhouse girl who emigrated in 1853? Do you have information on the 33 young girls who left for Australia on a bridge-ship from this Galway workhouse? 230
Genealogy Genealogy The surprising origins of the Irish - from Russia to the Middle East Archaeologists and geneticists now say they now know where the modern Irish people originally came from. 727
Genealogy Genealogy "Singing in the Rain" Gene Kelly's pride in his Irish roots "He was very proud of being Irish...he really felt his Irish roots were at the core of his being." 1364
History History New study reveals what Iron Age Irish ate 2,500 years ago Our ancient ancestors ate a lot of grains and some dairy and meat. 228
Ancestry Ancestry Court records show George Clooney’s Irish family had their land stolen Research shows surprisingly humble County Kilkenny origins of this Hollywood actor. 6070
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Entertainment Jim Carrey delivers powerful speech on forgiveness before trial over Irish girlfriend’s death (VIDEO)
Other Writers Trump trolls the Pope, here come the adultery US Ambassadors Newt and Callista Gingrich
