In this special Irish family history episode we take two letters from our Green Room members. We chat about the approach they should take to uncover more about their respective Irish ancestral homelands.The first letter comes from one of our members in Australia and shares the story of her Irish Irish ancestors. She wonders how to go about discovering the actual origin for these ancestors in Ireland. Mike shares his approach - and comes up with a target destination!In the second letter we chat about how people often jump back to the Irish records too soon - and often jump to incorrect conclusions. Mike takes a letter from a member from the USA. They are sure that their ancestor originated in County Cork - but Mike points out that some of the evidence just does not stack up. He shows how it is worthwhile going back to basics to find the real origin for your Irish ancestry.We also have Irish songs of emigration to provide some (additional) entertainment along the way.Music featured in this episode:"Shores of Botany Bay" performed by The Irish Rovers."Thousands are Sailing" performed by The Pogues."Galway Bay" performed by Bing Crosby.Support the Letter from Ireland Show:﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to ALetterfromIreland.com/plus .

In this special Irish family history episode we take two letters from our Green Room members. We chat about the approach they should take to uncover more about their respective Irish ancestral homelands.The first letter comes from one of our members in Australia and shares the story of her Irish Irish ancestors. She wonders how to go about discovering the actual origin for these ancestors in Ireland. Mike shares his approach - and comes up with a target destination!In the second letter we chat about how people often jump back to the Irish records too soon - and often jump to incorrect conclusions. Mike takes a letter from a member from the USA. They are sure that their ancestor originated in County Cork - but Mike points out that some of the evidence just does not stack up. He shows how it is worthwhile going back to basics to find the real origin for your Irish ancestry.We also have Irish songs of emigration to provide some (additional) entertainment along the way.<h2>Music featured in this episode:</h2><ul><li>"Shores of Botany Bay" performed by The Irish Rovers.</li><li>"Thousands are Sailing" performed by The Pogues.</li><li>"Galway Bay" performed by Bing Crosby.</li></ul><h2>Support the Letter from Ireland Show:</h2>﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to <a href="https://www.aletterfromireland.com/plus/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ALetterfromIreland.com/plus</a> .

Finding your Irish Ancestral Homeland (#838)

In this special episode we choose one of our Green Room members (see more about the Green Room here) and accompany them on a genealogical trip back to County Cork.Cathy Abraham lives in Boston, USA and her great-grandparents arrived there in the 1870s from County Cork. They were Timothy O'Callaghan and Ellen Richardson. The story went that Timothy was a poor farm-hand on Ellen's parents farm just outside Cork City. They eloped to America as Ellen's parents did not approve of a match between them.Cathy was keen to dig a little more in this story as well as finding and visiting the places associated with the Richardson and O'Callaghan families back in Ireland. So, we decided to get involved! We commissioned Pam Holland (one of our Green Room genealogists) to research the couple and their families - and then produce a report.And she found out some really interesting facts!So, join us as we accompany Cathy to some of the places mentioned in that report in County Cork - we think you'll enjoy coming along for the ride!Support the Letter from Ireland Show:﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to ALetterfromIreland.com/plus .

In this special episode we choose one of our Green Room members (see more about the Green Room here) and accompany them on a genealogical trip back to County Cork.Cathy Abraham lives in Boston, USA and her great-grandparents arrived there in the 1870s from County Cork. They were Timothy O'Callaghan and Ellen Richardson. The story went that Timothy was a poor farm-hand on Ellen's parents farm just outside Cork City. They eloped to America as Ellen's parents did not approve of a match between them.Cathy was keen to dig a little more in this story as well as finding and visiting the places associated with the Richardson and O'Callaghan families back in Ireland. So, we decided to get involved! We commissioned Pam Holland (one of our Green Room genealogists) to research the couple and their families - and then produce a report.And she found out some really interesting facts!So, join us as we accompany Cathy to some of the places mentioned in that report in County Cork - we think you'll enjoy coming along for the ride!<h2>Support the Letter from Ireland Show:</h2>﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to <a href="https://www.aletterfromireland.com/plus/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ALetterfromIreland.com/plus</a> .

A Genealogical Trip Back to County Cork (#837)

In this episode we look at a very difficult time in Ireland - one that triggered a time of death across the population of the island as well as emigration for many generations afterwards. I'm talking, of course, about "An Gorta Mór" - also known as "The Great Hunger" or "The Great Famine" of the mid 1800s.The first letter looks at a particular landless class in Ireland - who formed a sizeable percentage of our population - but who were, more or less, wiped out during the Famine.I wrote the second letter when I came across an account from 1847 which profiled particular families in a townland in West Cork. That account was all about my own O'Regan ancestors of that townland. It certainly stopped me in my tracks!We also have Irish songs of emigration (and one on optimism for the future) to help us focus on this time.Music featured in this episode:"Spancil Hill" performed by The Wolfe Tones."The Emigrants Farewell" performed by Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh."The West's Awake" performed by Lumiere and Damien Dempsey.Support the Letter from Ireland Show:﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to ALetterfromIreland.com/plus .

In this episode we look at a very difficult time in Ireland - one that triggered a time of death across the population of the island as well as emigration for many generations afterwards. I'm talking, of course, about "An Gorta Mór" - also known as "The Great Hunger" or "The Great Famine" of the mid 1800s.The first letter looks at a particular landless class in Ireland - who formed a sizeable percentage of our population - but who were, more or less, wiped out during the Famine.I wrote the second letter when I came across an account from 1847 which profiled particular families in a townland in West Cork. That account was all about my own O'Regan ancestors of that townland. It certainly stopped me in my tracks!We also have Irish songs of emigration (and one on optimism for the future) to help us focus on this time.<h2>Music featured in this episode:</h2><ul><li>"Spancil Hill" performed by The Wolfe Tones.</li><li>"The Emigrants Farewell" performed by Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh.</li><li>"The West's Awake" performed by Lumiere and Damien Dempsey.</li></ul><h2>Support the Letter from Ireland Show:</h2>﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to <a href="https://www.aletterfromireland.com/plus/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ALetterfromIreland.com/plus</a> .

Did Your Irish Ancestor Live Through This Terrible Time? (#836)

In this episode we look at two of the major family surnames of Ireland - O'Neill and O'Connor.The first story asks if you have Niall of the Nine Hostages DNA?. This Niall was the patriarch of the O'Neills of Meath and Ulster and there are a surprising number of people on the planet today who have a direct link back to this one individual.We then move on to the O'Connors - who provided us with the last two High Kings of Ireland. Using the first and second name of the late, great, singer - Sinéad O'Connor - we look at the origins of his Irish girls name and surname.We also have lots of wonderful Irish songs and music to help us along the way - so do enjoy!Music featured in this episode:"O'Neill's Cavalry March" performed by Seán Ó Riada."The Flight of The Earls" performed by Carlos Nuñez."The Foggy Dew" performed by Sinéad O'Connor.Support the Letter from Ireland Show:﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to ALetterfromIreland.com/plus .

In this episode we look at two of the major family surnames of Ireland - O'Neill and O'Connor.The first story asks if you have Niall of the Nine Hostages DNA?. This Niall was the patriarch of the O'Neills of Meath and Ulster and there are a surprising number of people on the planet today who have a direct link back to this one individual.We then move on to the O'Connors - who provided us with the last two High Kings of Ireland. Using the first and second name of the late, great, singer - Sinéad O'Connor - we look at the origins of his Irish girls name and surname.We also have lots of wonderful Irish songs and music to help us along the way - so do enjoy!<h2>Music featured in this episode:</h2><ul><li>"O'Neill's Cavalry March" performed by Seán Ó Riada.</li><li>"The Flight of The Earls" performed by Carlos Nuñez.</li><li>"The Foggy Dew" performed by Sinéad O'Connor.</li></ul><h2>Support the Letter from Ireland Show:</h2>﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to <a href="https://www.aletterfromireland.com/plus/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ALetterfromIreland.com/plus</a> .

Two Royal Families of Ireland - O'Neill and O'Connor (#835)

In this musical episode we look at a very personal choice of the eight most unique Irish MALE singing voices.I wonder will you agree? Maybe it will introduce you to a new talent that you have not heard before - or maybe you feel I have left out one or two of your own favourites! Either way, I hope you enjoy this selection of beautiful Irish songs and voices.Music featured in this episode:"Samhradh, Samhradh" performed by Iarla Ó Lionáird and The Gloaming."Bodenstown Churchyard" performed by Frank Harte."Rare Aul Times" performed by Luke Kelly."Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears" performed by The 3 Irish Tenors."Nothing but the same Old Story" performed by Paul Brady."Sally McLennane" performed by Shane McGowan and The Pogues."Continental Céilí" performed by Christy Moore."Red is The Rose" performed by Liam Clancy.Support the Letter from Ireland Show:﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to ALetterfromIreland.com/plus .

In this musical episode we look at a very personal choice of the eight most unique Irish MALE singing voices.I wonder will you agree? Maybe it will introduce you to a new talent that you have not heard before - or maybe you feel I have left out one or two of your own favourites! Either way, I hope you enjoy this selection of beautiful Irish songs and voices.<h2>Music featured in this episode:</h2><ul><li>"Samhradh, Samhradh" performed by Iarla Ó Lionáird and The Gloaming.</li><li>"Bodenstown Churchyard" performed by Frank Harte.</li><li>"Rare Aul Times" performed by Luke Kelly.</li><li>"Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears" performed by The 3 Irish Tenors.</li><li>"Nothing but the same Old Story" performed by Paul Brady.</li><li>"Sally McLennane" performed by Shane McGowan and The Pogues.</li><li>"Continental Céilí" performed by Christy Moore.</li><li>"Red is The Rose" performed by Liam Clancy.</li></ul><h2>Support the Letter from Ireland Show:</h2>﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to <a href="https://www.aletterfromireland.com/plus/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ALetterfromIreland.com/plus</a> .

The 8 Most Unique Male Irish Singing Voices (#834)

In this episode we tell the story of not one, but two, Irish families that came out of the area surrounding the town of Bantry in West Cork, Ireland.The first story shares the story of Francis O'Neill who emigrated to the USA and Chicago - eventually becoming a chief of police. More importantly, he became an avid collector and preserver of traditional Irish music. The healthy state of Irish traditional music today owes a lot to the efforts of this one man.We then follow the Keohane family who left the area in the early 1800s. On arrival in the USA, their name changed to "Cohan" and their grandson is the broadway composer we know today as "George M. Cohan".We also have lots of wonderful Irish songs and music to help us along the way - so do enjoy!Music featured in this episode:"Chief O'Neill's Favourite Hornpipe" performed by Willie Clancy."City of Chicago" performed by Christy Moore."Yankee Doodle Dandy" performed by Jimmy Cagney and Bob Hope.Support the Letter from Ireland Show:﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to ALetterfromIreland.com/plus .

In this episode we tell the story of not one, but two, Irish families that came out of the area surrounding the town of Bantry in West Cork, Ireland.The first story shares the story of Francis O'Neill who emigrated to the USA and Chicago - eventually becoming a chief of police. More importantly, he became an avid collector and preserver of traditional Irish music. The healthy state of Irish traditional music today owes a lot to the efforts of this one man.We then follow the Keohane family who left the area in the early 1800s. On arrival in the USA, their name changed to "Cohan" and their grandson is the broadway composer we know today as "George M. Cohan".We also have lots of wonderful Irish songs and music to help us along the way - so do enjoy!<h2>Music featured in this episode:</h2><ul><li>"Chief O'Neill's Favourite Hornpipe" performed by Willie Clancy.</li><li>"City of Chicago" performed by Christy Moore.</li><li>"Yankee Doodle Dandy" performed by Jimmy Cagney and Bob Hope.</li></ul><h2>Support the Letter from Ireland Show:</h2>﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to <a href="https://www.aletterfromireland.com/plus/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ALetterfromIreland.com/plus</a> .

From County Cork to the Bright Lights of Broadway and Chicago (#833)

In this musical episode we look at a very personal choice of the eight most beautiful Irish femail singing voices.I wonder will you agree? Maybe it will introduce you to a new talent that you have not heard before - or maybe you feel I have left out one or two of your own favourites! Either way, I hope you enjoy this selection of beautiful Irish songs and voices.Music featured in this episode:"This is to Mother You" performed by Sinéad O'Connor."No Frontiers" performed by Mary Black."Mystic Lipstick" performed by Maura O'Connell."Galway Bay" performed by Dolores Keane."Leaving Limerick" performed by Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh."My Lagan Love" performed by Lisa Hannigan."Na Laetha Geal M'Óige" performed by Enya."The Holy Ground" performed by Celtic Woman.Support the Letter from Ireland Show:﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to ALetterfromIreland.com/plus .

In this musical episode we look at a very personal choice of the eight most beautiful Irish femail singing voices.I wonder will you agree? Maybe it will introduce you to a new talent that you have not heard before - or maybe you feel I have left out one or two of your own favourites! Either way, I hope you enjoy this selection of beautiful Irish songs and voices.<h2>Music featured in this episode:</h2><ul><li>"This is to Mother You" performed by Sinéad O'Connor.</li><li>"No Frontiers" performed by Mary Black.</li><li>"Mystic Lipstick" performed by Maura O'Connell.</li><li>"Galway Bay" performed by Dolores Keane.</li><li>"Leaving Limerick" performed by Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh.</li><li>"My Lagan Love" performed by Lisa Hannigan.</li><li>"Na Laetha Geal M'Óige" performed by Enya.</li><li>"The Holy Ground" performed by Celtic Woman.</li></ul><h2>Support the Letter from Ireland Show:</h2>﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to <a href="https://www.aletterfromireland.com/plus/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ALetterfromIreland.com/plus</a> .

The 8 Most Beautiful Irish Female Singing Voices (#832)

In this episode we travel to that fascinating county at the north-east of the island of Ireland - County Antrim. We explore it's rich heritage and history as well as the most numerous surnames in the county.We then go to the south-east of the county to the city of Belfast and again, explore it's rich history and heritage. A "must-listen" if your Irish ancestor came from this beautiful and fascinating part of the island of Ireland.We also have some wonderful Irish songs and music to help us along the way - all with an attachment to County Antrim and Belfast!Music featured in this episode:"The Green Glens of Antrim" performed by Paddy Reilly."Carrickfergus" performed by Brian Kennedy."My Lagan Love" performed by Lisa Hannigan and The Chieftains.Support the Letter from Ireland Show:﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to ALetterfromIreland.com/plus .

In this episode we travel to that fascinating county at the north-east of the island of Ireland - County Antrim. We explore it's rich heritage and history as well as the most numerous surnames in the county.We then go to the south-east of the county to the city of Belfast and again, explore it's rich history and heritage. A "must-listen" if your Irish ancestor came from this beautiful and fascinating part of the island of Ireland.We also have some wonderful Irish songs and music to help us along the way - all with an attachment to County Antrim and Belfast!<h2>Music featured in this episode:</h2><ul><li>"The Green Glens of Antrim" performed by Paddy Reilly.</li><li>"Carrickfergus" performed by Brian Kennedy.</li><li>"My Lagan Love" performed by Lisa Hannigan and The Chieftains.</li></ul><h2>Support the Letter from Ireland Show:</h2>﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to <a href="https://www.aletterfromireland.com/plus/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ALetterfromIreland.com/plus</a> .

The City of Belfast and County Antrim (#831)

In this episode we celebrate 10 years of the Letter from Ireland! In the summer of 2013, we started to write, and send out, a weekly letter from Ireland. Two years later we started the Letter from Ireland podcast. Today, the letter goes out every Sunday to 60,000 people of Irish descent all around the world and continues to thrive - all due to the support and feedback we get from our wonderful listeners and readers. Thank you one and all!We share two letters entitled - "10 Years of The Letter from Ireland" and "Why I write the Letter from Ireland".We also have some wonderful Irish music to help us along the way supplied by Sharon Shannon and friends. I do hope you enjoy!Music featured in this episode:"Magic Foot" performed by Sharon Shannon."Galway Girl" performed by Sharon Shannon and Steve Earle."Love, Love, Love" performed by Sharon Shannon and John Prine.Support the Letter from Ireland Show:﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to ALetterfromIreland.com/plus .

In this episode we celebrate 10 years of the Letter from Ireland! In the summer of 2013, we started to write, and send out, a weekly letter from Ireland. Two years later we started the Letter from Ireland podcast. Today, the letter goes out every Sunday to 60,000 people of Irish descent all around the world and continues to thrive - all due to the support and feedback we get from our wonderful listeners and readers. Thank you one and all!We share two letters entitled - "10 Years of The Letter from Ireland" and "Why I write the Letter from Ireland".We also have some wonderful Irish music to help us along the way supplied by Sharon Shannon and friends. I do hope you enjoy!<h2>Music featured in this episode:</h2><ul><li>"Magic Foot" performed by Sharon Shannon.</li><li>"Galway Girl" performed by Sharon Shannon and Steve Earle.</li><li>"Love, Love, Love" performed by Sharon Shannon and John Prine.</li></ul><h2>Support the Letter from Ireland Show:</h2>﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to <a href="https://www.aletterfromireland.com/plus/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ALetterfromIreland.com/plus</a> .

An Irish Birthday Celebration (#830)

In this episode we look at two different Irish races - one from the 18th century and one from the early 20th century. Our first story charts the origins of that iconic horserace - the Steeplechase - between two towns in County Cork. We then go on to look at an early motorcar road race that took place in Ireland in 1903 and gave rise to the iconic colour of British Race motoring - "British Racing Green" - which was not actually British in origin at all!.We also have some Irish sporting music to help us along the way. I do hope you enjoy!Music featured in this episode:"The Steeplechase" performed by James Keane."Chasing the Fox" performed by The Chieftains."The Gordon Bennett Race" performed by Richie Kavanagh.Support the Letter from Ireland Show:﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to ALetterfromIreland.com/plus .

In this episode we look at two different Irish races - one from the 18th century and one from the early 20th century. Our first story charts the origins of that iconic horserace - the Steeplechase - between two towns in County Cork. We then go on to look at an early motorcar road race that took place in Ireland in 1903 and gave rise to the iconic colour of British Race motoring - "British Racing Green" - which was not actually British in origin at all!.We also have some Irish sporting music to help us along the way. I do hope you enjoy!<h2>Music featured in this episode:</h2><ul><li>"The Steeplechase" performed by James Keane.</li><li>"Chasing the Fox" performed by The Chieftains.</li><li>"The Gordon Bennett Race" performed by Richie Kavanagh.</li></ul><h2>Support the Letter from Ireland Show:</h2>﻿Thank you for listening to the Letter from Ireland show. To support the podcast, get lots of member-only features and follow Mike and Carina behind the scenes as they travel around Ireland go to <a href="https://www.aletterfromireland.com/plus/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ALetterfromIreland.com/plus</a> .

The Surprising Irish Origin of 2 Racing Legends (#829)

The Letter from Ireland Podcast. Join us as we travel in the footsteps of your Irish Ancestors around Ireland - visiting their homelands and telling their stories and with lots of great Irish music along the way.

I&#39;ve been a long time fan of the website, but I really like hearing it spoken even better.  The information is great as always, but hearing the Irish accent makes you feel like you are actually there.  Even though many of the stories are not about my specific ancestors, I feel like it brings them to life for me.  I can understand what their lives could have been like and it connects me with all the people and the Irish culture.  Thank you so much for helping me discover so much of my Irish heritage.

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of the Letter from Ireland Show. In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show Carina, Courtney and Mike discuss their own experiences (and opinions!) of DNA testing for Irish Family History research.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of the Letter from Ireland Show. In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show Carina, Courtney and Mike discuss their own experiences (and opinions!) of DNA testing for Irish Family History research.

DNA Testing - Our Experiences with Irish Ancestry DNA (#209)

In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we celebrate the 5th birthday of The Green Room (our member area) and the 6th birthday of the letter from Ireland. Over that time we have received and answered over 90,000 Irish-related questions. Carina and Mike discuss the 12 most surprising things they noticed over that time.

In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we celebrate the 5th birthday of The Green Room (our member area) and the 6th birthday of the letter from Ireland. Over that time we have received and answered over 90,000 Irish-related questions. Carina and Mike discuss the 12 most surprising things they noticed over that time.

12 Surprises - 90,000 Irish Questions and Answers over 5 years (#405)

In this special episode, we select some stories from our annual Green Room Member Storybook. You will hear stories from our members sharing lots of memorable Irish experiences both in Ireland and closer to their own homes.The Letter from Ireland Show is a weekly podcast that goes out each Thursday from our cottage in County Cork. Tune in to this episode - and dive straight in to a bit of Irish caint, ceóil agus craic (conversation, music and craic!).

In this special episode, we select some stories from our annual Green Room Member Storybook. You will hear stories from our members sharing lots of memorable Irish experiences both in Ireland and closer to their own homes.The Letter from Ireland Show is a weekly podcast that goes out each Thursday from our cottage in County Cork. Tune in to this episode - and dive straight in to a bit of Irish caint, ceóil agus craic (conversation, music and craic!).

Irish Stories  - More Stories from The Green Room (#205)

Norman Surnames

Join us on this episode of the Letter from Ireland show as we look at the influence of the Normans on Irish surnames and families - we then take off for Wales where we visit just some of the castles where many of the originators of various Irish surnames in Ireland were born and bred.If you have any of the following Irish names in your family tree, then you will be really interested in this episode:Archdeacon/Cody, Aylward, Barrett, Barron, Barry, Bermingham, Blake, Bluitt, Bonds, Bourke, Brannagh, Brett, Brew, Britt, Britton, Brown, Browne, Bryan, Burke, Butler, Campion, Cantillon, Cantwell, Carew, Chambers, Clare, Codd, Cody, Cogan, Colfer, Comerford, Condon, Cooney, Courcey, Crosbie, Crozier, Cullen, Cummiskey, Cusack, D’Arcy, Dalton, Darcy, Day, Dillon, Fagan, Field, Fitzgerald, Fitzgibbon, Fitzhenry, Fitzsimmons, Fitzsimons, Fitzstephens, Fleming, Flemming, Francis, French, Furlong, Gibbons, Grace, Griffin, Griffith, Hackett, Hays/Hayes, Hussey, Jordan, Joyce, Keating, Lacey, Lawless, Liston, Logan, Lovett, Lucey, Lynch, Lyons, Marshall, Martin, McQuillan, Molyneux, Morris, Morrissey, Nagle/Nangle, Nugent, Plunkett, Power/Powers, Prendergast, Prior, Punch, Purcell, Redmond, Rice, Roach/Roche, Roberts, Rochford, Russell, Savage, Sinnott, Wade, Wall, Walsh/Welsh, White, Wolfe, Wyse, Stapleton, Stephens,Talbot and Tyrrell.The Letter from Ireland Show is a weekly podcast that goes out each Thursday from our cottage in County Cork. Tune in to this episode - and dive straight in to a bit of Irish caint, ceóil agus craic (conversation, music and craic!).

Join us on this episode of the Letter from Ireland show as we look at the influence of the Normans on Irish surnames and families - we then take off for Wales where we visit just some of the castles where many of the originators of various Irish surnames in Ireland were born and bred.If you have any of the following Irish names in your family tree, then you will be really interested in this episode: Archdeacon/Cody, Aylward, Barrett, Barron, Barry, Bermingham, Blake, Bluitt, Bonds, Bourke, Brannagh, Brett, Brew, Britt, Britton, Brown, Browne, Bryan, Burke, Butler, Campion, Cantillon, Cantwell, Carew, Chambers, Clare, Codd, Cody, Cogan, Colfer, Comerford, Condon, Cooney, Courcey, Crosbie, Crozier, Cullen, Cummiskey, Cusack, D’Arcy, Dalton, Darcy, Day, Dillon, Fagan, Field, Fitzgerald, Fitzgibbon, Fitzhenry, Fitzsimmons, Fitzsimons, Fitzstephens, Fleming, Flemming, Francis, French, Furlong, Gibbons, Grace, Griffin, Griffith, Hackett, Hays/Hayes, Hussey, Jordan, Joyce, Keating, Lacey, Lawless, Liston, Logan, Lovett, Lucey, Lynch, Lyons, Marshall, Martin, McQuillan, Molyneux, Morris, Morrissey, Nagle/Nangle, Nugent, Plunkett, Power/Powers, Prendergast, Prior, Punch, Purcell, Redmond, Rice, Roach/Roche, Roberts, Rochford, Russell, Savage, Sinnott, Wade, Wall, Walsh/Welsh, White, Wolfe, Wyse, Stapleton, Stephens,Talbot and Tyrrell. The Letter from Ireland Show is a weekly podcast that goes out each Thursday from our cottage in County Cork. Tune in to this episode - and dive straight in to a bit of Irish caint, ceóil agus craic (conversation, music and craic!).

Anglo Norman Surnames - Following the Norman Trail to Ireland (#402)

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of the Letter from Ireland Show. In this episode we talk about Irish citizenship through a story about a movie star and director you may know - and also share the perspective of our very own Courtney Bayne, an Irish-American living in Ireland for a number of years with her family as an Irish citizen. She also nominates a very famous surname for our Irish surname of the week.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of the Letter from Ireland Show. In this episode we talk about Irish citizenship through a story about a movie star and director you may know - and also share the perspective of our very own Courtney Bayne, an Irish-American living in Ireland for a number of years with her family as an Irish citizen. She also nominates a very famous surname for our Irish surname of the week.

Obtaining Irish Citizenship - From Movie Stars to the rest of us (#202)

As we reach the end of series 4 of the Letter from Ireland Podcast show, we'd thought we would share just 7 of our favourite Irish Ancestry moments. It was a tough choice and we hope you enjoy them!

As we reach the end of series 4 of the Letter from Ireland Podcast show, we'd thought we would share just 7 of our favourite Irish Ancestry moments. It was a tough choice and we hope you enjoy them!

7 Favourite Irish Ancestry Moments from Series 4 of the Letter from Ireland Show (#410)

In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we chat with Pam Guye Holland - a genealogist based in Boston, Mass. In the interview we discuss how critical it is to gather all the local information you can on your Irish ancestors before attempting to trace their origins back to Ireland. And - we ask Pam to share some of her best hints and tips!

In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we chat with Pam Guye Holland - a genealogist based in Boston, Mass. In the interview we discuss how critical it is to gather all the local information you can on your Irish ancestors before attempting to trace their origins back to Ireland. And - we ask Pam to share some of her best hints and tips!

Irish Ancestry - Interview with an American Genealogist on tracing your Irish Ancestors (#406)

In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we share just some of the interviews and commentaries we recorded as we made our way along the "Irish Ancestral Trail" from Newfoundland to Toronto in Ontario. We do hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making this show!

In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we share just some of the interviews and commentaries we recorded as we made our way along the "Irish Ancestral Trail" from Newfoundland to Toronto in Ontario. We do hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making this show!

Meet the Irish-Canadians - Following the Irish Ancestral Trail in Canada (#206)

In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we follow the trail of an Irish Emigrant family all the way from County Kerry to Chicago and Illinois in the USA. Join us as we start in the family homestead just outside Listowel in County Kerry.

In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we follow the trail of an Irish Emigrant family all the way from County Kerry to Chicago and Illinois in the USA. Join us as we start in the family homestead just outside Listowel in County Kerry.

An Irish American Story - From County Kerry to  Illinois (#306)

Join us on this episode of the Letter from Ireland show as we look at a Celtic Festival that celebrates the arrival of Spring. Maybe you even celebrate it yourself? Our shared Irish ancestors had a lot of traditions around this festival – and the Saint who became associated with this time of year in Christian times.The Letter from Ireland Show is a weekly podcast that goes out each Thursday from our cottage in County Cork. Tune in to this episode - and dive straight in to a bit of Irish caint, ceóil agus craic (conversation, music and craic!).

Join us on this episode of the Letter from Ireland show as we look at a Celtic Festival that celebrates the arrival of Spring. Maybe you even celebrate it yourself? Our shared Irish ancestors had a lot of traditions around this festival – and the Saint who became associated with this time of year in Christian times.The Letter from Ireland Show is a weekly podcast that goes out each Thursday from our cottage in County Cork. Tune in to this episode - and dive straight in to a bit of Irish caint, ceóil agus craic (conversation, music and craic!).

The Irish Festival at the start of a Celtic Spring (#403)

In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we preview the 2019 Green Room Hooley - by sharing memories, poems and some wonderful stories based around the areas where we are holding our Green Room gatherings.

In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we preview the 2019 Green Room Hooley - by sharing memories, poems and some wonderful stories based around the areas where we are holding our <a href="https://youririshheritage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Green Room gatherings</a>.

Tales of West Cork - Will You Come to An Irish Hooley? (#303)

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of the Letter from Ireland Show. In this first episode of our new series we look actually take a look at the Scottish institution known as "Burns Night" - named after Scotland's unofficial national poet, Robbie Burns. Side by side with only a bit of sea between, the countries of Ireland and Scotland have many shared histories. In this letter we will celebrate one of Scotland’s finest treasures, the gifted poet Robert Burns, for whom the holiday Burns Night is celebrated.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of the Letter from Ireland Show. In this first episode of our new series we look actually take a look at the Scottish institution known as "Burns Night" - named after Scotland's unofficial national poet, Robbie Burns. Side by side with only a bit of sea between, the countries of Ireland and Scotland have many shared histories. In this letter we will celebrate one of Scotland’s finest treasures, the gifted poet Robert Burns, for whom the holiday Burns Night is celebrated.

From Ireland to Scotland - A Tale for  Burns Night (#201)

In this episode we look at two stories about Irish religion that may surprise you - the first about a religion leaving Cork for North America and the second about a religious community that came to County Limerick.

In this episode we look at two stories about Irish religion that may surprise you - the first about a religion leaving Cork for North America and the second about a religious community that came to County Limerick.

Religion in Ireland - Let's Take a Different Perspective (#118)

Have you visited the National Irish Famine Museum in Stokestown Park, County Roscommon? Why not come along with us now as we take you on a tour of this fascinating place. You may even hear about one of your own ancestors.

Have you visited the National Irish Famine Museum in Stokestown Park, County Roscommon? Why not come along with us now as we take you on a tour of this fascinating place. You may even hear about one of your own ancestors.

If the Walls Could Talk - A Visit to the National Famine Museum (#301)

In the episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we talk with Mike Collins - the publishing director of Cork University Press and specifically about their recent best-seller "The Atlas of the Irish Revolution". We cover a wide range of topics from the Atlas itself, Irish revolutionary history and also delve into Mike's own Irish ancestry. We do hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making this show!

In the episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we talk with Mike Collins - the publishing director of Cork University Press and specifically about their recent best-seller "The Atlas of the Irish Revolution". We cover a wide range of topics from the Atlas itself, Irish revolutionary history and also delve into Mike's own Irish ancestry. We do hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making this show!

Irish Revolution - Meet the man behind the Atlas of the Irish Revolution (#210)

In this episode we look at "Approved" Irish baby names that are found in our families - maybe you'll hear one from your own family?

In this episode we look at "Approved" Irish baby names that are found in our families - maybe you'll hear one from your own family?

Irish Baby Names - Do You Follow this Approved List? (#117)

In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show Carina introduces you to five very different heroes of Irish Culture and Heritage. She visits a man who restarted a Whiskey distillery that was in his family for hundreds of years, a woman who oversees the visitors to one of the best known books in the world, another man who discovered a hidden town on his property, an ex-political prisoner who brings people on political tours around his home town and finally a farmer who decided to refurbish the castle on his land. Five different stories that we think you will really enjoy! 

In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show Carina introduces you to five very different heroes of Irish Culture and Heritage. She visits a man who restarted a Whiskey distillery that was in his family for hundreds of years, a woman who oversees the visitors to one of the best known books in the world, another man who discovered a hidden town on his property, an ex-political prisoner who brings people on political tours around his home town and finally a farmer who decided to refurbish the castle on his land. Five different stories that we think you will really enjoy!

Meet 5 Irish Heroes - People Making a Difference in Irish Heritage (#305)

In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show, we interview Jayne McGarvey - an Irish-based genealogist. Drawing on her expensive experience, we ask her to share 3 signs that you are making progress with your Irish family History research and she make made some very interesting suggestions that may surprise both those beginning their Irish family history and the more experienced researchers. See what you think!

In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show, we interview Jayne McGarvey - an Irish-based genealogist. Drawing on her expensive experience, we ask her to share 3 signs that you are making progress with your Irish family History research and she make made some very interesting suggestions that may surprise both those beginning their Irish family history and the more experienced researchers. See what you think!

3 Signs You Are making Progress as an Irish Family History Researcher (#409)

In the late 1800s, hundreds of thousands of Irish people moved into the Tenement Buildings of Dublin and New York. In this Podcast, we travel to the Tenement Museums of both Dublin and New York to get an insight into what life was like in these buildings for our Irish ancestors.

In the late 1800s, hundreds of thousands of Irish people moved into the Tenement Buildings of Dublin and New York. In this Podcast, we travel to the Tenement Museums of both Dublin and New York to get an insight into what life was like in these buildings for our Irish ancestors.

A Tale of Two Cities - The Tenement Museums of Dublin and New York (#408)

Join us on this episode of the Letter from Ireland show as we travel to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania in Australia) and visit some really interesting locations associated with Ireland's convict and emigrant association with the area!So, come on in - sit down and have a listen to stories, people and places of this most beautiful part of the world!

Join us on this episode of the Letter from Ireland show as we travel to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania in Australia) and visit some really interesting locations associated with Ireland's convict and emigrant association with the area!So, come on in - sit down and have a listen to stories, people and places of this most beautiful part of the world!

The Irish in Australia - A Trip to Van Diemen's Land (#401)

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