Category: Genealogy

One of Dublin’s most famous landmarks has come in for criticism because of the language that is used in the signposts and information points. The signs in Glasnevin Cemetery and Museum are only written in English following a 10 year, and €25m, restoration of the site.

Over half of tourists who visit Ireland are tempted to the country by the Irish pub, according to a new survey by the ‘Support Your Local’ campaign. The survey revealed that the Irish pub was the second most popular reason given by tourists for why they chose to visit Ireland.

Dublin has been named the friendliest city in Europe and the second most friendly in the world by an American travel magazine. The survey was conducted by Condé Nast Traveler who invited readers to vote and leave comments about their favourite cities.

Holiday makers who visit Ireland will be able to tick off several items in a bucket list of places to see before you die compiled by the travel bible Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet have spent years on their list as travel experts have gone through every one of the locations in their vast collection of… Continue reading Which tourist attractions in Ireland made the Lonely Planet’s ultimate guide?

The story of an Irish teenager who saved a stranger’s life has gone viral after it appeared on the Facebook page Humans of Dublin. Jamie Harrington saw a man in his 30s standing over the ledge on Dublin Bridge. He took the time to stop and talk to the man and his kind words helped… Continue reading Man to name son after Irish teenager who saved his life

An American bride has explained why she chose to travel 3,000 miles to tie the knot with her husband in Listowel, Ireland. Shannon Burke is a 29-year-old solicitor from New York. She has always been fascinated with her Irish heritage. Her great great grandmother was born in Ireland but left to start a new life… Continue reading American bride explains why she travelled 3,000 miles to Ireland get married

Anyone interested in improving their knowledge of Irish history has been given a golden opportunity by futurelearn.com. They are offering a free online course about the lives of Irish people during one of the most significant periods in the country’s history. ‘Irish Lives in War and Revolution: Exploring Ireland’s History 1912-1923’ will explore the lives… Continue reading Free online course on Irish history – great opportunity to learn about your ancestors

People searching their family tree will be pleased to hear that soon they will have free online access to more than 1,000 Irish parish records from the 1740s right up to the 1880s. The huge array of records will be available to anyone anywhere in the world thanks to the National Library of Ireland, who… Continue reading Searching your family tree just got easier…1,000s of Irish parish records to go online