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The Irish word crónán refers to the act of humming, murmuring, crooning, buzzing, purring, droning and, in certain contexts, chanting or moaning.
A mass grave recently discovered in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, may hold up to 120 Irish immigrants, many showing signs of having suffered violent deaths amid the 1832 cholera epidemic.
This guide highlights one of the oldest forms of land division in Ireland: the townland. It explores the evolution and administrative role of this system and its relevance for genealogical researchers.
St Brigid, one of Ireland’s most revered saints known for her charity and peacekeeping, has become the subject of debate in recent years, with some questioning her very existence.
With the long-awaited 1926 census due for release next year, Accredited Genealogists Ireland has issued the first in a series of guides on what remains of Irish censuses and how to access them.
Mayo man Tom Mulloy was a unique character with intriguing ties to Queen Victoria. A publican by trade and a renowned sculptor, his unusual statue in Crosspatrick cemetery still mesmerizes visitors today.
The 1749 Elphin Census is one of the most remarkable and detailed genealogical resources of its time. It’s especially useful for those researching their 18th-century Roscommon, Sligo or Galway ancestors.
Dubhán Ó Longáin discusses the historical context behind the male-dominated Fianna and presents the stories of notable female characters: Niamh from Tír na nÓg, Sadhbh and Gráinne.
The latest guide from AGI reflects on how the 1901 and 1911 census records capture evidence of the social, cultural and political changes occurring in early 20th-century Ireland.
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