Ever wondered about the history of your Irish surname or from where your last name originated? You can find your name’s meaning or Irish last… Read More »Find out the meaning behind your Irish surname – Part I
Ten thousand Micks They swung their picks To build the new canal But the choleray was stronger And killed – Ballad, 1800s. Irish labor became… Read More »The contribution of Irish labor in the US following the Great Famine
The victims of the September 11 attacks in New York City are remembered in memorials across Ireland. In the years since the attacks on September… Read More »Remembering from afar – 9/11 memorials in Ireland
Golfers from around the world flock to Ireland for its world-class courses, dramatic coastlines, and golfing legends. But ask anyone who’s played here, and they’ll… Read More »Beyond the fairways: Ireland’s legendary “19th hole” experience
Whether you are Irish or Irish American, you’re probably immensely proud of your surname. Many Irish families declare their roots by displaying the crest of… Read More »The most common surnames in Ireland and their meanings
Labor Day is a little like Christmas – people have forgotten the meaning of it. While people eagerly wait for their presents, the birth of… Read More »The Irish influence on Labor Day in the US
In Chelmsford, a city in Essex just outside London, a monthly traditional music session at O’Connor’s Irish Pub has become the unlikely heart of an… Read More »The Craic’s Back: Inside the Irish cultural revival in a British city
The Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam (ODAIT) provided a technical update from the forensic excavation at the site of the former Mother… Read More »Initial Tuam excavations uncover shoes, spectacles, and glass baby bottle feeders
Despite being a nation of storytellers and known for being home to many great myths and legends, Ireland has never had many ties to the… Read More »Captain Ireland? Seven superheroes and villains you didn’t know were Irish
Historically known as Bundoran Lodge, Ireland’s oldest historic building of seaside tourist accommodation was renamed and rebranded The Viscount Guesthouse in 2019. Named after Viscount… Read More »The historic Donegal lodge that paved the way for Irish seaside resorts
