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Carlow

County Carlow, or Ceatharlach in Irish, is located in the south-east of Ireland.  It is the second smallest county in Ireland and home to the prehistoric Browne’s Hill Dolmen – the capstone of which is reputed to be the largest in Europe.  Our county town is Carlow and we have a population of approximately 54,612.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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Buildings in this community

  • Bridge in Clonegal over the river Derry. The bridge is the border between County Carlow and County Wexford

    Location: Carlow

  • Saint Aidan's Church

    Location: Carlow

    Saint Aidan's Church, Tullow, County Carlow

  • Very old map of County Carlow

    Location: Carlow

  • Carlow Workhouse

    Location: Carlow

    Mortarstown Upper, Carlow, R93 X0FX

Timeline events in this community

  • 1620s

    Granting of Lands to the Esmonds

    <p>The newly released records on <a href="http://www.virtualtreasury.ie">www.virtualtreasury.ie</a> have a record showing , what I think , is the granting of lands of Clonegal , Ballypierce , Kildavan and more to the Esmonds in 1625. I am attaching a copy of document.<br /> The relevant text is the second last entry on page</p> <p>Eamonn O Donohue</p>

    1625-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Night of the Big Wind

    <p><a href="https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-ireland-1839">https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-irelan…</a></p>

    1839-01-06 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    County Carlow in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time)</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1880s

    Royal University of Ireland founded

    <p>In accordance with the University Education (Ireland) Act 1879, The Royal University of Ireland was founded as an examining and degree-awarding university (based on the model of the University of London). A Royal Charter was issued on 27 April 1880 which entitled the Royal University to grant any degree, similar to that of any other university in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (except in theology and divinity).</p>

    1880-04-27 12:00:00

Wicklow

Co. Wicklow, or Cill Mhantáin in Irish, is located in the mid-east region of Ireland.  It is known as The Garden of Ireland and is home to the scenic Wicklow Mountains.  Our county town is Wicklow and we have a population of approximately 142,332.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.  

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Buildings in this community

  • Rathmore Church Blessington c 1900s

    Location: Wicklow

  • Moate House Rathmore

    Location: Wicklow

  • St. Nicholas Church of Ireland, Dunlavin

    Location: Wicklow

    Dunlavin

  • Wicklow Gaol

    Location: Wicklow

    Kilmantin Hill, Wicklow, Co Wicklow, Ireland

Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    Night of the Big Wind

    <p><a href="https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-ireland-1839">https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/night-of-the-big-wind-irelan…</a></p>

    1839-01-06 12:00:00

  • 1990s

    My Left Foot movie (1989) wins at Oscars 1990

    <p>At the 62nd Academy Awards, My Left Foot (1989) received 5 nominations (including Best Picture) with Day-Lewis and Fricker winning Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress respectively.</p>

    1990-03-26 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    County Wicklow in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (Much of the information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1950s

    Ronnie Delaney wins Olympic Gold

    1956-12-03 12:00:00

Cork

County Cork, or Corcaigh in Irish, is the southernmost county in Ireland and also the largest county.  It is known as “The Rebel County”.  We are home to the Blarney Stone and known for our beaches and beautiful scenery.  We have a population of approximately 542,196.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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Buildings in this community

  • An Chrois pub / J'O'Connell's pub

    Location: Cork

    Caherdahy, Kilnamartyra, Cork

  • Marmullane Villa

    Location: Cork

    Marmullane House

  • Dromineen Castle

    Location: Cork

    Dromineen, Drommahane Mallow

  • Graigue School

    Location: Cork

Timeline events in this community

  • 1810s

    MARY SUSAN CONNELL

    1810-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1840s

    Queen Victoria’s 1st visit to Cork Aug 1849

    <p>Queen Victoria’s 1st visit to Ireland, August 2-12, 1849.</p>

    1849-08-02 12:00:00

  • 1920s

    Kilmichael Ambush

    1920-11-28 12:00:00

  • 1610s

    West Cork mapped by John Speede 1610

    <p>Part of a map of Munster dated 1610 showing West Cork by John Speede</p>

    1610-01-01 12:00:00

Cobh (Cork)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Cobh (Cork). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

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Buildings in this community

  • Cork Harbour 1840

    Location: Cobh (Cork)

    Port of Cobh, Co Cork Ireland

  • City of Cork in 1799

    Location: Cobh (Cork)

    Cork, Co. Cork

  • Robert Forde Memorial

    Location: Cobh (Cork)

    Robert Forde Memorial, Promenade, Cobh, Co. Cork

Timeline events in this community

  • 1860s

    Voyage of the Erin go Bragh

    1862-02-07 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    County Cork in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (The information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    The Titanic is filmed leaving Belfast

    <p>The RMS Titanic was built for the White Star Line at the Harland &amp; Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Co. Antrim.</p>

    1912-04-02 12:00:00

  • 1910s

    The sinking of the Titanic

    <p>The RMS Titanic was the largest passenger liner of its time. Four days into the ship's maiden voyage from Southampton to New York (via Cobh, Ireland), it sank in the early hours of Monday 15 April 1912.</p>

    1912-04-15 12:00:00

Charles Guilfoyle Doran