News from Ireland

Thanksgiving Square in Belfast

Happy Thanksgiving

When: Monday, 23 November, 2020

Picture above: the Beacon of Hope Monument in Belfast's Thanksgiving Square

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Introducing Ireland Reaching Out Network Leaders

Introducing Ireland Reaching Out Network Leaders

When: Monday, 9 December, 2019

As Ireland Reaching Out grows its volunteer network across the 32 counties, it is introducing a volunteer leadership role at a County level, to ensure that guidance and assistance can be extended across the entire volunteer network, in a consistent manner.

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Faul, Moyrus, Clifden, Ardbear Peninsula, County Galway

From Massachusetts To Magic in Moyrus, County Galway

When: Monday, 16 December, 2019

Jean and John’s  family came from Faul Townland in the Civil Parish of Moyrus, on the Ardbear Peninsula, just outside of Clifden, County Galway.

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The Sharkey Cousins in Birr

IrelandXO Connections - New York and County Offaly

When: Wednesday, 18 December, 2019

Anna Sharkey, Barbara’s great-grandmother, together with Anna’s siblings and parents (Barbara’s great-great grandparents) had emigrated to New York City from Birr in County Offaly in Ireland – something Barbara had always known.

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Chronicles Insight - The Road to Suffrage

Chronicles Insight - The Road to Suffrage

When: Friday, 24 January, 2020

The road to suffrage in Ireland was a difficult one not without its share of battles. At a time when Ireland was experiencing rebellions, risings, and civil war, it is easy to overlook the plight of the women who wanted to have a say in the future of their country.

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Seán Mac Mathúna and the Folklore of North-West Clare

Seán Mac Mathúna and the Folklore of North-West Clare

When: Friday, 27 September, 2019

Picture:  L to R: Seán Ó Carúin, Seán Mac Mathúna and Pádraig Ó Flannagáin, Co. Clare. Work of the Commission and Department of Irish Folklore. Written and submitted by Michelle Dunne M.A.

Killilagh (Clare) Clare
IrelandXO Connections - New South Wales and Clare

IrelandXO Connections - New South Wales and Clare

When: Wednesday, 29 January, 2020

Kerri's Story After having led a somewhat unusual life, I had been encouraged many years ago to write a book.  However, it soon became clear to me that some of the reasons I had experienced what I had, may be contained in the lives of those who went before me.

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St. Patrick Banishes the Serpents by Jim Fitzpatrick©

Got an ancestor named after St Patrick?

When: Sunday, 1 March, 2020

IMAGE: "St. Patrick Banishes the Serpents" by jimfitzpatrick.com

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Chronicles Insight - Pioneering Irish Women of Sport

Pioneering Irish Women of Sport

When: Friday, 6 March, 2020

Sophie Peirce-Evans

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Chronicles Insight - Mountbellow Orphan Girls

Chronicles Insight - Mountbellew Orphan Girls

When: Thursday, 29 October, 2020

Assisted Migration

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