News from Ireland
IrelandXO Connections - New York and County Offaly
When: Wednesday, 18 December, 2019Anna 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.
Birr (Offaly) Offaly
Chronicles Insight - The Road to Suffrage
When: Friday, 24 January, 2020The 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.
IrelandXO
Seán Mac Mathúna and the Folklore of North-West Clare
When: Friday, 27 September, 2019Picture: 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
When: Wednesday, 29 January, 2020Kerri'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.
Clare
Creating Connections Playback: Griffith's Valuation
When: Monday, 2 May, 2022Scroll down for video In August we looked at the Primary Valuation of Ireland, which is more commonly known as Griffith’s Valuation. During this 30 minute webinar we will show you how to:
IrelandXO
Chronicles Webinar Playback: Irish Stars of the Silver Screen
When: Tuesday, 22 December, 2020Movies provide an undeniable level of comfort and entertainment. Today Ireland is home to no shortage of great actors, but what about the Irish pioneers of early movie magic?
IrelandXO
Got an ancestor named after St Patrick?
When: Sunday, 1 March, 2020IMAGE: "St. Patrick Banishes the Serpents" by jimfitzpatrick.com
IrelandXO
Roger McDonnell - Ireland Reaching Out Volunteer of the Year 2014
When: Friday, 1 May, 2015Roger lives in Maryland, USA and joined Ireland Reaching Out (Ireland XO) in July 2012. He responded to an email from Ireland XO looking for volunteers who could provide genealogy assistance to people tracing their Irish ancestors and since then has become an invaluable member of the Ireland XO
IrelandXO
Family Tree Resource For Kids
When: Thursday, 23 April, 2020Filling in your family tree is a bit like solving a big puzzle – and each puzzle is different for every family! You will have to do some detective work, so remember to take notes and keep your eyes and ears open for clues that well help you discover the names that you are looking for.
IrelandXO
Spotlight On The Irish Mammy
When: Friday, 20 March, 2020Though the everyday actions of our Irish Mammies have undoubtedly shaped the Irish nation by helping generations of Irish people, at home and abroad, they sadly have largely gone unremarked by history.
IrelandXO