IrelandXO
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Ireland Reaching Out (IrelandXO) is a volunteer based non-profit that builds vibrant, lasting links between the global Irish diaspora and parishes of origin in Ireland.
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What do you do when a name that should appear on a family history record from Ireland can't be found? You've tried every spelling variation under the Irish sun with no luck.
Irish surnames have a way of getting us stuck at crossroads.
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Irish surnames have a way of getting us stuck at crossroads.
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May 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
What do you do when a name that should appear on a family history record from Ireland can't be found? You've tried every spelling variation under the Irish sun with no luck.
Irish surnames have a way of getting us stuck at crossroads.
Link in bio to read the full article
Irish surnames have a way of getting us stuck at crossroads.
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Eugene Dunphy charts the meteoric rise of another classic song. Will Ye Go Lassie, Go.
Link in bio to read this History of Irish Ballads!
Link in bio to read this History of Irish Ballads!
May 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Eugene Dunphy charts the meteoric rise of another classic song. Will Ye Go Lassie, Go.
Link in bio to read this History of Irish Ballads!
Link in bio to read this History of Irish Ballads!
Mary Butler and her sister-in-law Sue, both from America, had seen online a headstone in Kilbeheny erected by their ancestor Darby O’Donnell. They visited Kilbeheny to find out more about Darby and his family.
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May 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Mary Butler and her sister-in-law Sue, both from America, had seen online a headstone in Kilbeheny erected by their ancestor Darby O’Donnell. They visited Kilbeheny to find out more about Darby and his family.
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Link in bio to read this success story!
Feeling a bit lost navigating Irish maps and records?
In our exploration of Irish family history, it's crucial to understand the lay of the land!
This guide will help you figure out where to begin your search to connect Irish records to maps.
Link in bio to read all about Irish land divisions!
In our exploration of Irish family history, it's crucial to understand the lay of the land!
This guide will help you figure out where to begin your search to connect Irish records to maps.
Link in bio to read all about Irish land divisions!
May 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Feeling a bit lost navigating Irish maps and records?
In our exploration of Irish family history, it's crucial to understand the lay of the land!
This guide will help you figure out where to begin your search to connect Irish records to maps.
Link in bio to read all about Irish land divisions!
In our exploration of Irish family history, it's crucial to understand the lay of the land!
This guide will help you figure out where to begin your search to connect Irish records to maps.
Link in bio to read all about Irish land divisions!
Every county in Ireland has some little-known facts, hidden gems of information known only to a few. Continuing this series with Wicklow, Kieran Jordan, IrelandXO volunteer, will highlight some of these hidden gems.
Link in bio to read this article! Were your ancestors from county #wicklow?
Link in bio to read this article! Were your ancestors from county #wicklow?
May 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Every county in Ireland has some little-known facts, hidden gems of information known only to a few. Continuing this series with Wicklow, Kieran Jordan, IrelandXO volunteer, will highlight some of these hidden gems.
Link in bio to read this article! Were your ancestors from county #wicklow?
Link in bio to read this article! Were your ancestors from county #wicklow?
Susan and her daughter Rachel, from America, could trace their ancestor William Loony (born 1809) to St. Finbarr’s South Parish in Cork City. They wanted explore the area, learn anything further from the records and walk in the footsteps of their ancestors.
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May 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Susan and her daughter Rachel, from America, could trace their ancestor William Loony (born 1809) to St. Finbarr’s South Parish in Cork City. They wanted explore the area, learn anything further from the records and walk in the footsteps of their ancestors.
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Link in bio to read more!
🚨 Calling the Irish Diaspora! 🚨
IrelandXO is all about meaningful connection 💚
As Ireland plans a new Diaspora Strategy to 2030, we want your voice in the mix.
Take our quick 10-min survey & help shape the future 👇
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#IrishDiaspora #IrelandXO #DiasporaVoices
IrelandXO is all about meaningful connection 💚
As Ireland plans a new Diaspora Strategy to 2030, we want your voice in the mix.
Take our quick 10-min survey & help shape the future 👇
☘ forms.gle/CmRcH7k6T3RK...
#IrishDiaspora #IrelandXO #DiasporaVoices
May 8, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🚨 Calling the Irish Diaspora! 🚨
IrelandXO is all about meaningful connection 💚
As Ireland plans a new Diaspora Strategy to 2030, we want your voice in the mix.
Take our quick 10-min survey & help shape the future 👇
☘ forms.gle/CmRcH7k6T3RK...
#IrishDiaspora #IrelandXO #DiasporaVoices
IrelandXO is all about meaningful connection 💚
As Ireland plans a new Diaspora Strategy to 2030, we want your voice in the mix.
Take our quick 10-min survey & help shape the future 👇
☘ forms.gle/CmRcH7k6T3RK...
#IrishDiaspora #IrelandXO #DiasporaVoices
Link in bio to read about life in Ireland in the 1800’s, Irish immigration to North America and what records are available to research your ancestors who travelled to North America at that time.
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May 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Link in bio to read about life in Ireland in the 1800’s, Irish immigration to North America and what records are available to research your ancestors who travelled to North America at that time.
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In this article we go though the 5 most popular surnames in each county according to the 1901 census and link to an interactive map showing the prevalence of a surname in an area made by Barry Griffen. As exampled in the below map for Griffen in 1901!
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May 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
In this article we go though the 5 most popular surnames in each county according to the 1901 census and link to an interactive map showing the prevalence of a surname in an area made by Barry Griffen. As exampled in the below map for Griffen in 1901!
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Luckily, a volunteer for Cavan County replied with pages of resources that we could look into. This information was very helpful. She also offered to meet us when we would be visiting Ireland.
Thanks to all volunteers for making these meet & greets possible!
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Thanks to all volunteers for making these meet & greets possible!
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April 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Luckily, a volunteer for Cavan County replied with pages of resources that we could look into. This information was very helpful. She also offered to meet us when we would be visiting Ireland.
Thanks to all volunteers for making these meet & greets possible!
Link in bio to read this success story!
Thanks to all volunteers for making these meet & greets possible!
Link in bio to read this success story!
Sharing the story of Ellen Hutchins (1785-1815) of Ireland’s first female botanist and botanical artist. Ellen’s story is of a young woman botanising in a remote corner of Ireland – Bantry Bay, West Cork – in the early 1800s, and the legacy she left.
Link in bio to read Ellen’s inspiring story!
Link in bio to read Ellen’s inspiring story!
April 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Sharing the story of Ellen Hutchins (1785-1815) of Ireland’s first female botanist and botanical artist. Ellen’s story is of a young woman botanising in a remote corner of Ireland – Bantry Bay, West Cork – in the early 1800s, and the legacy she left.
Link in bio to read Ellen’s inspiring story!
Link in bio to read Ellen’s inspiring story!
In this weeks The History Of Irish Ballads Eugene Dunphy tells how a ‘traditional’ ballad triggered a lawsuit at the Dublin High Court.
Link in bio to read The History of Irish Ballads - The Boys from the County Armagh
Link in bio to read The History of Irish Ballads - The Boys from the County Armagh
April 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
In this weeks The History Of Irish Ballads Eugene Dunphy tells how a ‘traditional’ ballad triggered a lawsuit at the Dublin High Court.
Link in bio to read The History of Irish Ballads - The Boys from the County Armagh
Link in bio to read The History of Irish Ballads - The Boys from the County Armagh
Beautiful Ireland did not disappoint and thanks to Ireland Reaching Out volunteer Kieran Jordan’s patience and persistence, I was able to clarify my history.
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Link in bio to read this success story!
April 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Beautiful Ireland did not disappoint and thanks to Ireland Reaching Out volunteer Kieran Jordan’s patience and persistence, I was able to clarify my history.
Link in bio to read this success story!
Link in bio to read this success story!
Every county in Ireland has some little-known facts, hidden gems of information known only to a few. Continuing this series with Kildare, Kieran Jordan, IrelandXO volunteer, will highlight some of these hidden gems.
Link in bio to read this article! Were your ancestors from county #Kildare?
Link in bio to read this article! Were your ancestors from county #Kildare?
April 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Every county in Ireland has some little-known facts, hidden gems of information known only to a few. Continuing this series with Kildare, Kieran Jordan, IrelandXO volunteer, will highlight some of these hidden gems.
Link in bio to read this article! Were your ancestors from county #Kildare?
Link in bio to read this article! Were your ancestors from county #Kildare?
Jill Slater, from Australia, was attempting to trace her ancestor Owen O’Sullivan in Cork City.
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April 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Jill Slater, from Australia, was attempting to trace her ancestor Owen O’Sullivan in Cork City.
Link in bio to read this success story!
Link in bio to read this success story!
On April 15th 1912 the Titanic hit an iceberg resulting in 1511 deaths. Exploring the details of those rescued and lost can provide insight, not only into the disaster itself, but the families and crew caught up in the event, their social class and reasons for traveling.
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April 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
On April 15th 1912 the Titanic hit an iceberg resulting in 1511 deaths. Exploring the details of those rescued and lost can provide insight, not only into the disaster itself, but the families and crew caught up in the event, their social class and reasons for traveling.
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When Father Browne was invited to spend a two day cruise on the world's largest liner, little did he think that his photos of the event would provide some of the few images ever taken of the Titanic.
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April 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
When Father Browne was invited to spend a two day cruise on the world's largest liner, little did he think that his photos of the event would provide some of the few images ever taken of the Titanic.
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Link in bio!
In this weeks The History of Irish Ballads Eugene Dunphy links a Young Irelander to a Tipperary mountain.
Link in bio to read The History of Irish Ballads - Slievenamon!
Link in bio to read The History of Irish Ballads - Slievenamon!
April 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
In this weeks The History of Irish Ballads Eugene Dunphy links a Young Irelander to a Tipperary mountain.
Link in bio to read The History of Irish Ballads - Slievenamon!
Link in bio to read The History of Irish Ballads - Slievenamon!
This article highlights the importance of the registry of deeds records and the value they offer anyone doing research in Ireland.Set up as a way to limit land ownership and leasing opportunities of Catholics, the information can be of value to anyone researching people or places.
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April 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This article highlights the importance of the registry of deeds records and the value they offer anyone doing research in Ireland.Set up as a way to limit land ownership and leasing opportunities of Catholics, the information can be of value to anyone researching people or places.
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In this weeks I Didn’t Know That we’re sharing some interesting information about Meath!
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April 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In this weeks I Didn’t Know That we’re sharing some interesting information about Meath!
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Simone Pamplin and her brother Richard, who are from Canada, visited Belfast to see the homeplace of their ancestors
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April 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Simone Pamplin and her brother Richard, who are from Canada, visited Belfast to see the homeplace of their ancestors
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Old Irish maps are an essential resource for Irish family historians and genealogists.
Want to locate your ancestral home, parish church, or nearest market town? Or explore the roads that rose to meet your ancestors' footsteps back in the day?
Here's our guide!
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Want to locate your ancestral home, parish church, or nearest market town? Or explore the roads that rose to meet your ancestors' footsteps back in the day?
Here's our guide!
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March 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Old Irish maps are an essential resource for Irish family historians and genealogists.
Want to locate your ancestral home, parish church, or nearest market town? Or explore the roads that rose to meet your ancestors' footsteps back in the day?
Here's our guide!
Link in bio!
Want to locate your ancestral home, parish church, or nearest market town? Or explore the roads that rose to meet your ancestors' footsteps back in the day?
Here's our guide!
Link in bio!
In this article Eugene Dunphy tells how an American who settled in Sligo penned a romantic ballad about Breifne.
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March 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
In this article Eugene Dunphy tells how an American who settled in Sligo penned a romantic ballad about Breifne.
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For generations, Ballingarry's residents have emigrated to coal-mining regions across the globe, with Pennsylvania being a particularly popular destination. Among these emigrants was Martin Maloney. His journey from a miner’s son to a Papal Marquis is an emigrant’s dream.
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March 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
For generations, Ballingarry's residents have emigrated to coal-mining regions across the globe, with Pennsylvania being a particularly popular destination. Among these emigrants was Martin Maloney. His journey from a miner’s son to a Papal Marquis is an emigrant’s dream.
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Irish parishes have been around for a long time. The sense of identity associated with them, remains incredibly strong. In this article, we show you how to sort and navigate the abundance of parish records by type.
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March 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Irish parishes have been around for a long time. The sense of identity associated with them, remains incredibly strong. In this article, we show you how to sort and navigate the abundance of parish records by type.
Read the rest of this article at the link in bio!
Read the rest of this article at the link in bio!