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In this genealogy guide, we examine the role of marriage settlements in Irish family history research in offering insight into familial relationships and the socio-economic circumstances of past generations.
We explore the documentary, archaeological and folkloric evidence relating to the Irish early medieval female saint Gobnait and take a look at the popular pilgrimage dedicated to her in Ballyvourney.
James B. Connolly, an American born to Irish parents, was the first Olympic champion of the modern era in 1896 and achieved notable success across multiple field events.
Dubhán Ó Longáin from Fionn Folklore discusses Saint Patrick’s dual role in Christianizing the Irish and preserving pre-Christian Irish folklore, especially the tales of the Fianna and Oisin of Tír na nÓg.
Could Church Island on Lough Gill have inspired W.B. Yeats’ most famous poem? We explore the region’s geography and look at other romantic literary references to this place.
School records are a valuable resource for genealogical researchers. Our guide outlines the useful genealogical data documented in school registers and roll books, and explains where to access the records.
In 1881, Leitrim-man Brian McEnroy, secretary of the Glenade Land League, became one of the first prosecuted for “illegal assembly” during Ireland’s Land Wars.
Our genealogy guide offers advice on accessing historical school records, including registers and roll books, deriving from schools across Co. Clare.
Fr Lorcán Ó Muireadhaigh founded the Irish-language journal “An tUltach” 100 years ago to preserve Ulster Irish and to promote Gaelic identity and culture, particularly in Northern Ireland.
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