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Doochary village memory and family history project

Residents and interested parties have been invited to explore the local and family history of the village of Doochary and surrounding areas when they gather next Wednesday, March 23 in Teach Gleann Ceo. The information night will run between 7pm and ...

18 Mar 2022 at 09:33

Local News

In Loving Memory - beautiful new book documents Donegal Town graveyard

A new book entitled In Loving Memory and dedicated to the memory of those interred at St Agatha’s Church, Clar has recently been published. It is the work of parishioners from the parish of Townawilly in partnership with the Clogher Le Chéile ...

08 Mar 2022 at 18:33

Local News

Could you help piece together a part of Doochary's history?

Residents and interested parties have been invited to explore the local and family history of the village of Doochary and surrounding areas when they gather tonight, Wednesday, March 23 in Teach Gleann Ceo. The information night will run ...

23 Mar 2022 at 09:33

Osman would love to write family into book after Who Do You Think You Are?

Richard Osman has said he would “love” to write his family members into a working class social history crime novel following his stint on the BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are? The TV presenter and crime writer discovered his five-time ...

30 May 2022 at 01:01

Around Carlow

History of the English family in Carlow, can you help?

Tracing back your family history has become a beloved and interesting past-time for many in recent years. Exploring our ancestry and finding out about the lives and struggles our family members once went through can sometimes bring ...

01 Feb 2022 at 14:33

Features

Prominent Kilkenny families - The Graces of Tullaroan

The great source for information about Ireland’s families is the former chief herald of Ireland, Mr Edward MacLysaght. In one of his typically short yet always authoritative pronouncements he declares, “The Norman Family of Grace ...

08 Sept 2023 at 12:33

Life

5 podcasts to listen to this week

From a father and daughter duo, the joys of motherhood, the legacy of Nina Simone, and what life is truly like after prison, this week’s podcast picks offers a lot of perspectives on how we navigate our day-to-day life. Best ...

07 Mar 2024 at 10:38

Home

Australian family discover their family roots in County Derry village of Park

An Australian family have visited a County Derry village to discover their family roots. Maureen Majer (nee Donaghey) and her daughters Julie and Sonya travelled from their home in Queensland to Ireland last week in an ...

24 Apr 2024 at 19:33

Pictures & Videos

St Eunan's NS, Laghey receives County Donegal Historical Society award

Pupils of Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Classes at St Eunan’s NS, Laghey, have been honoured by Donegal Historical Society for their research through the medium of family photos. They were presented with their awry by ...

19 Apr 2024 at 19:33

Local News

Australian descendant of Donegal migrants keen to connect with family

An Australian man whose ancestors left Donegal almost 175 years ago has been visiting the county and is keen to connect with more members of his family. The name, though somewhat unusual, is Malseed, or Molseed,...

23 May 2023 at 12:33

Features

Canadian visitors unraveled forgotten past on Kilkenny visit

A lady from Canada had a visit to Kilkenny she will never forget back in 2018, managing to unravel stories from her family’s past, with the help of local man Frank Kavanagh. Bernadette, who is in her 80s and ...

18 Nov 2022 at 16:33

Local News

American Travel Agent walks in her ancestors footprints by renewing wedding vows in Longford

Lisa Ferrarini, a travel agent from New Jersey, reconnected with her family roots in Legan, Co Longford last week. Born in America, Lisa tracked her family's heritage back to Legan in Longford over 3000 ...

06 Nov 2024 at 07:33

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