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Our useful step-by-step genealogy guide outlines which church records have survived for Northern Ireland, what information they contain and where/how to access the resources.
The Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland marked the anniversary of the 1922 Public Record Office fire with the release of thousands of historical documents, serving to replace the records lost in the fire.
Nearly 15,500 new records for Co. Monaghan have been added to the RootsIreland database, covering the late 18th to early 20th centuries.
The cuckoo holds a special place in Irish folklore, serving as a weather and farming forecaster. The dwindling numbers of cuckoos highlight the urgent need to preserve the species and its rich lore.
The 16th-century Archbishop of Cashel, Miler Magrath, is one of the most controversial religious figures in Irish history. He used his positions in both churches for financial and material gain.
An ambitious plan to establish a refuge for Genevan artisans in Co. Waterford in the late 18th century ultimately ended in failure, with New Geneva later serving as a prison for Irish rebels.
O’Doherty’s Keep, a medieval tower house linked to the O’Doherty clan, is best known for its role in Cahir O’Doherty’s 1608 rebellion. Financial struggles led to its recent sale despite restoration efforts.
During Easter week 1916, fierce clashes erupted in southeast Galway as local Volunteers mounted attacks on RIC barracks in Clarinbridge and Oranmore.
From 1888–1939, the Journals of the Irish Memorials Association recorded gravestone inscriptions. Using the journals to research your Irish ancestry is made easier through the guidance of “Mems Dead”.
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