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Irish birth, marriage and death certificates now available online for free

A tranche of birth, marriage and death certificates has been made available online for no charge.

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How to pinpoint where your ancestors lived in Ireland

The extensive research and rewarding nuggets of history discovered in the hunt to find our ancestral home in Ireland.

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Study claims that Irishmen descended from Turkish farmers

Research indicates Turkish farmers arrived in Ireland about 6,000 years ago, bringing agriculture with them.

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Irish Americans must respond to ethnic question in 2020 US Census

The Census Bureau is trying to trace white American people's origins in more detail in this year's census.

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Irish people have far more Viking DNA than was suspected

Yes, the Irish do have Viking DNA and are also more prone to certain diseases, DNA tests show.

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Great Famine Voices Roadshow goes online amid COVID-19 crisis

History and heritage have the power to connect, heal and strengthen our communities in challenging times and during the coronavirus pandemic, this program is going online.

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Genealogy

How to find out if you have Irish Viking ancestry

Here's how to start your journey into your Viking genealogical research.

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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.

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In 1912, my Irish grandmother was booked to sail aboard The Titanic

The incredible good luck of a woman who should have perished on the Titanic on April 15, 1912, and instead went on to start a new life, in the New World.

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Irish High Kings to US Presidents, the lordly name of Reagan and its origins

If you’re of the Reagan tribe, you have American Presidents and High Kings of Ireland in your background. Yet what are the Irish origins of the surname?

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Éireann’s exiles - reconciling generations of secrets and separations

Going on a genealogical quest in County Meath, from the Great Hunger to Maureen O'Hara, "The Big House" and scandals.

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Genealogy sleuthing: Combining DNA matches with tried and true searches

The explosion of individuals submitting DNA samples to genealogy search companies has opened a new and exciting door.

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Casey: What's in a name?

All about Casey, an Irish name with a rich tradition in the arts.

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Burke: Irish surname history

Burke - If you bear one of these names you could be a musician or politician.

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How to trace your Irish roots using this traditional Irish naming pattern

This traditional naming pattern once used in Ireland could be a useful tool when trying to fill in the gaps of your Irish roots.

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Ancestry records reunite long-lost brothers after 85 years

Imagine spending your entire life as an only child, then one day, 85 years later, finding out you had a brother.

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All about the Irish surname Connolly

Members of the Connolly clan have been politicians, revolutionaries, and even comedians!

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Gallagher - the Irish surname name history and its musical ties

Gallagher is an Irish surname steeped in musical tradition.

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Mariah Carey - Proud to be black, and proud to be Irish

An Irish American mother and half-black, half-Venezuelan father - the pop star Mariah Carey hangs on to some childhood trauma.

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All about the Irish surname O'Hara

Members of the O'Hara clan include archbishops, writers, and movie stars. Do you have O'Haras in your life? Here's their history.

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Quinn: What's in an Irish name?

Is your Irish family name Quinn? You could be related to famous footballers, top businessmen, or Zorba the Greek.

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The ancient Irish origins of the last name Doherty

If you’re a Doherty of origin, you could have a link to one of the great sculptors of Ireland or even Riverdance.

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O'Callaghan: What's in an Irish name?

Is your name O'Callaghan? Sports and broadcasting are strong talents among some of the members of this clan. Here's a little history and a rundown of some famous Irish O'Callaghans.

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Study reveals the impact Viking and Norman DNA had on the Irish

The Viking invasions of Ireland have had a lasting impact on the genetic makeup of Irish people.

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Feeney: The Irish last name, its meaning, origin, and most well-known faces

What's the story of the name Feeney? Perhaps the most outstanding person to bear the name Feeney is renowned philanthropist Chuck Feeney.

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Priest in Ireland pens touching poem about coronavirus lockdown

GAA player becomes first Irish person to win full US college football scholarship

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The five brave Sullivan brothers who died in WWII serving the US Navy

What do Ireland’s county names mean?

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Indulgent salted caramel and Irish whiskey cake recipe

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