My siblings have been trying to trace our family tree for years, however, I think I have beaten them too it by asking you to do it for me! We are getting together over Paddy’s day and I can’t wait to tell them all the news. Thanks ever so much!.
Did you know..
- IrelandIn 1841, Ireland’s population was over 8 million. A recent reassessment…read more
- United KingdomAlthough Ireland had been subject to English rule since the 12th century…read more
- North AmericaAn estimated 40 million people in the United States claim Irish ancestry…read more
- AustraliaBetween 1845-1860, over a quarter of a million Irish immigrated to…read more
- South AmericaMany Irish immigrated to South America in the mid 19th century…read more
- CanadaIn 1847, over 100,000 Irish people arrived at the ports of Quebec,…read more
- AsiaPrior to 1922, large numbers of Irish joined the British Army and were…read more
- South AfricaAlthough South Africa did not attract large scale migration, many Irish…read more
- New ZealandIt has been estimated that about 2,000 Irish emigrants entered New…read more