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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 tau cross from Roughaun Hill, near Killinaboy church site in north Clare, is an impressive early medieval boundary marker. Its unusual form and carvings have long mystified scholars and locals alike, leading to its removal from its original context on more than one occasion.
Clogagh cemetery holds a number of casualties of the War of Independence including Vol. Lt Patrick Crowley, Comdt Charlie Hurley and Capt Con Murphy.
The National Archives of Ireland has launched a new system for accessing the 1901 and 1911 census records, as well as earlier census fragments.
Boasting eight Irish great-grandparents, it’s no wonder that President John F. Kennedy’s iconic visit to Ireland in 1963 forged deep emotional connections that resonate throughout the island to this day.
Between 1746 and 1752, the Anglican Bishop of Elphin sent 221 letters to his only surviving child. Filled with banter, they offer a peek into the daily lives of the upper echelons of 18th-century Anglo-Irish society.
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”.
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.
From its establishment in the early 19th century to its closure in 1956, Sligo Gaol housed a diverse inmate population. Among the many prisoners who endured its challenging conditions was Michael Collins.
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