Heritage & Ancestry

County Kerry holds records of millions of Irish families. Yours may be one of them. Kerry sits in the far south-west of Ireland. Its coastline …

Most visitors see the Cliffs of Moher once. But visiting at both sunrise and sunset in a single trip reveals two completely different places. Here is exactly what to expect, and how to plan both visits without wasting a moment.

A practical guide to driving the coast road from Ennistymon to Liscannor in County Clare — what to stop at, where to eat, and how to get the most from this stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Ireland was once a land of warriors. For over a thousand years, Celtic clans fought for land, honour and power across the island. Their stories …

The Cliffs of Moher stretch for 14 kilometres along the Clare coastline, rising to 214 metres at their highest point above Knockardakin. They face west …

From Donegal to Kerry, Ireland’s west coast takes a battering every January. We look at which coastal county suffers most when Atlantic storms roll in — and what the weather records actually show.

To trace your Donegal ancestors, you need civil registration records, Catholic parish registers, Griffith’s Valuation, and — in many cases — the Public Record Office …

Doolin and Dingle both claim the title, but Ireland’s traditional music runs deeper than any one town. Here’s where to find authentic sessions and what to expect when you arrive.

Irish surname origins by county reveal a direct map of ancient Gaelic territories, Norman settlements, and plantation history. Each surname carries a geographic fingerprint — …

There is a quiet truth known to millions of Irish emigrants, and to the children and grandchildren they raised in kitchens far from Connacht or …