Heritage & Ancestry

The real, US-specific version of moving to Ireland — visa routes, the ancestry loophole, real costs, and healthcare, sourced from official Irish government sites.

The meaning, origin and story behind the Irish girl name Líadan. How to pronounce it, where it comes from, and why Ireland loves it.

Discover the real story of Cú Chulainn, Ireland’s greatest mythological hero — from earning his name as a child to his legendary death bound to a standing stone in County Louth.

Jerpoint Abbey in County Kilkenny is one of Ireland’s best-preserved medieval ruins. Here’s everything you need to know before your visit, from its 12th-century history to the famous carved cloister.

The Brownshill Dolmen in County Carlow holds the heaviest capstone in Europe — a 103-tonne granite slab placed there over 4,000 years ago. Here is everything you need to know before you visit.

Adare Manor in Co. Limerick is one of Ireland’s most iconic 5-star hotels. Built in the 19th century, this Gothic Revival estate sits on the banks of the River Maigue. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit.

Downpatrick Head in County Mayo is one of the most dramatic clifftop locations on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit.

The meaning, origin and story behind the Irish girl name Clíona. How to pronounce it, where it comes from, and why Ireland loves it.

Trace your roots in Cork with this 5-day heritage itinerary. Visit Cobh, Cork City Archives, Skibbereen, and the county’s best genealogy resources.

From Adare’s thatched cottages to Inistioge’s wooded river valley, we rank the ten most beautiful villages in Ireland — and invite you to tell us where we went wrong.