Discover the most common Irish surnames from County Galway — their Gaelic origins, meanings, and the clans behind them. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

To trace your Irish ancestry, start with three free sites: IrishGenealogy.ie for civil records and census data, AskAboutIreland.ie for Griffith’s land survey, and the National …

If your family name is Walsh, Burke, O’Malley, Jordan, or Moran — there is a strong chance your ancestors came from County Mayo. For generations, …

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Which Irish county makes the best brown bread? Clare, Kerry, Cork, Donegal — each has a strong case. Here’s what the debate is really about.

In 1593, Grace O’Malley sailed to Greenwich Palace to negotiate with Queen Elizabeth I — and won the release of her imprisoned family. The remarkable true story of Ireland’s pirate queen and her meeting with the Tudor monarch — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Look at a map of Ireland’s 32 counties and the outlines start to look like animals. Kerry resembles a terrier, Leitrim an eel, Donegal a duck. Here are the strongest candidates and why.

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Standing at the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare is an experience that stays with you long after you’ve returned home. Discover why Ireland’s most iconic coastline feels like it’s calling you back.