Heritage & Ancestry

Genealogy Matters Magazine has launched for serious family-history researchers, with a launch issue on Irish surname origins. Here is why it matters for the Irish diaspora.

You dress your children up every October. You carve a pumpkin. You buy sweets and wait by the door. But here’s the thing. Every one …

Ireland has castles, island cottages, lakeside manor houses, and remote Connemara retreats that are so spectacular you will struggle to close your eyes. Here is where to stay and what to know before you book.

From Leap Castle’s bloody Oubliette to Malahide’s headless horseman, Ireland’s haunted castles carry centuries of dark history. Are the ghost stories folklore — or something you need to experience for yourself?

From surfing the Wild Atlantic Way to baking soda bread and attending traditional music sessions, Ireland is full of hands-on skills you can take home. Here’s where to learn them.

Trace your Galway ancestry with this 5-day heritage plan. Visit county archives, explore Connemara, and discover your Irish family roots.

Dublin is one of the richest places in Ireland for ancestry research. The city’s records go back centuries. Its archives hold civil registers, Catholic parish …

What actually happens when an Atlantic storm hits the Cliffs of Moher — safety, what to wear, best viewing spots, and how to plan your visit around the weather.

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.