Galway
County Galway, Gaillimh in Irish, is located in the Province of Connaught in the West of Ireland. We have a population of approximately 232,000 and look forward to assisting you in the search for your Irish ancestors.
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Buildings in this community
Kilcooly Church Ruins & Cemetery
Location: Galway
Kilcooly, Co. Galway, Ireland
Portumna Irish Workhouse Centre
Location: Galway
St Brigid's Road, Portumna, Galway, H53 EK74, Ireland
Portumna Friary
Location: Galway
Portumna Demesne, Co. Galway, Ireland
Portumna Castle & Gardens
Location: Galway
Portumna Demesne, Portumna, Co. Galway, Ireland
Timeline events in this community
1830s
Kilcroan in 1837
<p>As described in Samuel Lewis' <em>Topographical Dictionary of Ireland</em> 1837.</p>
1837-01-01 12:00:00
1820s
First Census of Inisheer
<p>The 1821 Census of Inisheer survived the Public Records Office fire. </p>
1821-04-01 12:00:00
1820s
First Census of Inishmaan
<p>The 1821 Census of Inishmaan survived the Public Records Office fire. </p>
<p>Family names featured: </p>
<p>Beaty</p>
<p>O'Brien</p>
<p>Callaghan, Callaughan, Collaughan</p>
<p>Carey, Keaghry </p>
<p>Clancy</p>
<p>Concannon</p>
<p>Connor</p>
<p>Conneely (Connolly)</p>
<p>Cook</p>
<p>Costelloe</p>
<p>Curreen</p>
<p>Collins</p>
<p>Dignum</p>
<p>Dirrane (Derrane)</p>
<p>O'Donnell</p>
<p>Faherty</p>
<p>Flaherty</p>
<p>Fitzgerald</p>
<p>Flemon (Fleming)</p>
<p>Folan</p>
<p>Ginnane</p>
<p>Glinn (Glynn)</p>
<p>Grealish, Grelish</p>
<p>Griffy</p>
<p>Higgins</p>
<p>Joyce</p>
<p>Kane, Kean, Kine</p>
<p>Keating</p>
<p>King</p>
<p>Linnane</p>
<p>Maher</p>
<p>McDonough</p>
<p>Mulkern (Mulkerrin)</p>
<p>Murry (Murray)</p>
<p>Prendergast</p>
<p>Scahill</p>
<p>Sullivan</p>
<p>Welch</p>
<p> </p>
1821-04-01 12:00:00
1830s
Arranmore, Ennismain and Innishere in 1837
<p>As described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837</p>
1837-01-01 12:00:00
Mayo
County Mayo, or Maigh Eo in Irish, is located in the west of Ireland. We are home to Ashford Castle, Croagh Patrick and the fabulous town of Westport. Our county town is Castlebar and we have a population of approximately 130,000. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
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St Marys Church, Curraghmore, Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo
Location: Mayo
Curraghmore, Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo
Workhouse Belmullet, Mayo, Ireland
Location: Mayo
Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Knockmore RC Church
Location: Mayo
Old National School, Lisaniska, Mayo
Location: Mayo
Foxford F26 EY28
Timeline events in this community
1830s
Kilcoleman Costello in the 1830s
<p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described by Samuel Lewis in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" 1837.</p>
1837-01-01 12:00:00
1820s
Kildavnet Freeholders List
<p>A unique Census Substitute for the townland of Carrickkildavnet aka Kildavnet in 1829. This Freeholders List can provide useful information about those who held enough land to register to vote. While the smaller tenant farmers who suffered most during the Great Famine won't appear on this list, there may be a few surprises included here (that didn't appear on Tithe applotment records). These could be partners on a freehold lease. Can you find your ancestor's name below?</p>
1829-06-01 12:00:00
2020s
Moses Keady/Kedey pre 1827
<p>I am looking for ancestors across both Mayo and Donegal Parish for name Kedey, Keady (sp). Specifics below in text.</p>
2022-01-01 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
Dublin
The capital city of Ireland, Dublin aka Baile Átha Cliath, gives its name to the whole county. It is home to Guinness, Phoenix Park and the Book of Kells. We have a population of approximately 1,904,806. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
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Buildings in this community
South Dublin Union
Location: Dublin
St Matthew's church, Irishtown
Location: Dublin
Irishtown Road, Irishtown
Church of the Assumption, Ballyboughal, County Dublin
Location: Dublin
Ballyboughal village, County Dublin, Ireland
Ancestral Home of James Joseph McDonald
Location: Dublin
44 St Joseph's Place, Dublin, Ireland
Timeline events in this community
1910s
Easter Rising Compensation Claims
<p>The Property Losses (Ireland) Committee, 1916 (PLIC) was established in June 1916 to assess claims for damages to buildings and property as a result of the destruction caused by the 1916 Rising. </p>
1916-01-01 12:00:00
1800s
Wilson's Dublin Directory
<p><strong>IrishAncestors.ie offers a free database indexing names appearing in<em> </em>Wilson’s <em>DUBLIN DIRECTORY 1803 (one of </em>three separate directories of <em>The Treble Almanac).</em></strong></p>
1803-01-01 12:00:00
1860s
'New' Catholic Church Donnybrook
<p>A new Catholic Church opened in Donnybrook. Co. Dublin, "Church of the Sacred Heart" completed and consecrated in 1866</p>
<p>The previous Church had been in Donnybrook village, adjacent to the current Garda Station.</p>
1866-01-01 12:00:00
1830s
Tallaght DUBLIN in the 1830s
<p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837.</p>
1837-01-01 12:00:00
Kildare
Co. Kildare, or Cill Dara in Irish, is located in the mid-east region of Ireland. It is famous world-wide for its horse racing, with the Curragh, Punchestown and Naas racecourses located here. Our county town is Naas and we have a population of approximately 186,000. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
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Buildings in this community
"Dowling Bldg"
Location: Kildare
Army Apprentice School, Devoy Bks, Naas, Co. Kildare
Location: Kildare
Naas, Co. Kildare
Timeline events in this community
1900s
1905 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1906-06-16 12:00:00
1910s
1919 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1919-09-28 12:00:00
1920s
1926 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1926-10-17 12:00:00
1920s
1927 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1927-09-25 12:00:00
Kilkenny
County Kilkenny, or Cill Chainnigh in Irish, is located in the south-east region of Ireland. It is known as the Marble City because of its distinctive black marble. We have a population of approximately 95,419. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
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Buildings in this community
The church where James and Bridget were married-April 27th 1827
Location: Kilkenny
O'Loughlin Memorial Church of St John the Evangelist
Location: Kilkenny
Dublin Road, Kilkenny
Kilfane House
Location: Kilkenny
Kilfane House, Between Gowran and Thomastown
Kilkenny Castle
Location: Kilkenny
Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Ireland
Timeline events in this community
1930s
Travelling Folk in the 1930s
<p>Between 1937 and 1939, primary school pupils across the Republic of Ireland interviewed the elderly in their neighborhood to collect and record local stories and folklore from the 19th century. "The Schools Collection" as it became known is held by the Dúchas Folklore Collection in UCD and is and has been digitized online at duchas.ie. One of the topics schoolchildren were asked to write about were "Travelling Folk" or An Lucht Siúil. </p>
<p>Here is a selection of what "settled" children wrote about travelers in the late 1930s.</p>
1938-01-01 12:00:00
1890s
1893 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final
1894-06-24 12:00:00
1890s
1895 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final
1896-03-15 12:00:00
1890s
1897 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final
1898-11-20 12:00:00
Meath
County Meath, or An Mhí in Irish, is in the mid-east region of Ireland. We are a county rich in heritage and home to The Hill of Tara. Our county town is Navan and we have a population of approximately 184,000. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
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Buildings in this community
Ruins of Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Knockcommon Graveyard
Location: Meath
MF8V+RM Ballinlough, Windmill Road, County Meath, Ireland
Knockcommon National School
Location: Meath
Knockcommon, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland
Church Of The Nativity Of Our Lady, Rossnaree, Donore Catholic Parish
Location: Meath
Fieldstown, Beauparc, Co. Meath, C15 F726, Ireland
Slane Castle
Location: Meath
Slane, county Meath
Timeline events in this community
1830s
A Teltown Marriage
<p>Irish historian John O'Donovan (1806-1861) who surveyed this district in the 1830s wrote of the 'Teltown Marriages':</p>
<p>"A number of young men went into the hollow to the north side of the wall, and an equal number of marriageable young women to the south side of the wall which was so high as to prevent them from seeing the men; one of the women put her hand thro' the hole in the gate and a man took hold of it from the other side, being guided in his choice only by the appearance of the hand. The two were thus joined hands by blind chance were obliged to live together for a year and a day, at the expiration of which time they appeared at the Rath of Telton and if they were not satisfied with each other they obtained a deed of separation and were entitled to go to Laganeeny again to try their good fortune for the ensuing year."</p>
<p>According to O’Donovan, this ceremony was performed at a place close to the Knockauns known as Lag an Aonaich or “Leganeeny” (the Hollow of the Fair).</p>
1838-01-01 12:00:00
1650s
Civil Survey of Telletwon
1654-01-01 12:00:00
1830s
Teltown aka Kilalton in the 1830s
<p>From "A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis</p>
1837-01-01 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
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
Clare
County Clare, or An Clár in Irish, is located in the mid-west region of Ireland. Clare is known for its beautiful scenery and we are home to the famous Burren and Cliffs of Moher. We have a population of approximately 117,196. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
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Buildings in this community
Morrissey Cottage
Location: Clare
Ballyvergin, Clare, Ireland
Mullins Ancestral Home
Location: Clare
Gortaficka, Crusheen, Co. Clare
Inagh VILLAGE
Location: Clare
Inagh, Ennis, Co. Clare
Sileshaun East TOWNLAND
Location: Clare
Sileshaun East, Maurice’s Mills, Inagh Co. Clare.
Timeline events in this community
1830s
INAGH and DYSERT in 1837
<p>There is no Lewis Topographical Dictionary entry for INAGH. It says "see Dysert":</p>
1837-01-01 12:00:00
1910s
Grandfather played for County Clare
<p>In December 2015, my father told me his father played football for Clare, after asking him the name of the town his parents were from.</p>
1916-09-30 12:00:00
1910s
1917 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1917-12-09 12:00:00
1830s
Ennis 1832 - Cholera
<p>This was originally published as part of a post 'Epidemics Across the Years' on my blog at <a href="https://pastlinks.blogspot.com.au">https://pastlinks.blogspot.com.au</a></p>
1832-08-16 12:00:00
Kerry
County Kerry, or Ciarraí in Irish, is located in the south-west of Ireland. It is thought to be one of the most beautiful counties in Ireland and is home to the legendary Ring of Kerry – a 110 mile touring route. Tralee is our county town and we have a population of approximately 147,554. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
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Buildings in this community
The Lansdlord's Garden(Gairdin Ban)
Location: Kerry
Ballynabloun,Glen,Ballinskelligs,Co.Kerry.V23K840
LANDLORDS GARDEN,BALLYNABLOUN 1831.
Location: Kerry
Ballynabloun,Glen,Ballinskelligs,Co.Kerry.
John Leahy Farm, Abbeydorney
Location: Kerry
Abbeydorney, Co. Kerry
O'Connor Homestead Arraglen
Location: Kerry
Timeline events in this community
1840s
Evictions in Kerry
1849-05-04 12:00:00
1890s
1892 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1893-03-26 12:00:00
1900s
1903 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1905-11-12 12:00:00
1900s
1904 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1906-07-01 12:00:00
Limerick
County Limerick, or Luimneach in Irish, is located in the med-west region of Ireland. Limerick became Ireland’s inaugural National City of Culture in 2014 with a wide variety of events happening around the city. We have a population of approximately 195,175. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
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Buildings in this community
Old Abbey House, Shanagolden, Co Limerick
Location: Limerick
Treanmanagh TOWNLAND
Location: Limerick
Treanmanagh, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Kilpeacon House in 1850
Location: Limerick
Kilpeacon
Bunratty Castle
Location: Limerick
Timeline events in this community
1860s
St. Patrick's Graveyard
<p>Parish Priest</p>
1861-01-01 12:00:00
1880s
Foundation of South Liberties GAA Club
1884-01-01 12:00:00
1840s
Irish press warns against Jamaican Indentured Servitude
<p>The theme was always the same: the pestilential climate of the island, the reduction of poor emigrants to slaves, the severity and cruelty of the planters (and planter-dominated Assembly clinging to every vestige of oppression) and, of course, the absence of priests and chapels.</p>
1840-12-01 12:00:00
1880s
1887 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1888-04-29 12:00:00
Tipperary
County Tipperary, or Tiobraid Árann in Irish, is part of the central plain of Ireland. We are a landlocked, rural county home to mountains, rivers and lakes. Our county town is Clonmel and we have a population of approximately 160,441. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
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Buildings in this community
Castle Fogarty
Location: Tipperary
Ballycahill, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, E41 YP68
Cahir House Hotel
Location: Tipperary
E21H244 TIPPERARY (Ireland)
Spring Mount Tipperary
Location: Tipperary
St. Ruadhans Abbey - Lorrha
Location: Tipperary
Timeline events in this community
1840s
Hogan/Murphy Emigration to St Louis
1848-01-01 12:00:00
1840s
Irish press warns against Jamaican Indentured Servitude
<p>The theme was always the same: the pestilential climate of the island, the reduction of poor emigrants to slaves, the severity and cruelty of the planters (and planter-dominated Assembly clinging to every vestige of oppression) and, of course, the absence of priests and chapels.</p>
1840-12-01 12:00:00
1880s
1889 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1889-10-20 12:00:00
1890s
1895 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final
1896-03-15 12:00:00
Fermanagh
County Fermanagh, or Fear Manach in Irish, is one of the six counties in Northern Ireland. Lough Erne and Erne Waterway are renowned and we are home to Castlecoole Estate and Enniskillen Castle. Enniskillen is our county town and we have a population of approximately 61,805. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.
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Buildings in this community
Gortmessan townland
Location: Fermanagh
Gortmessan, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
Ardess Parish Church
Location: Fermanagh
Ardess Parish Church, Ardess Villas, Ardess, Kesh BT93 1GL, United Kingdom
Timeline events in this community
1830s
Sligo Death Notices From Cholera, Ireland
<p>DEATH NOTICES (from the Enniskillen Chronicle and Erne Packet) during the height of the cholera pandemic in Ireland.</p>
1832-09-13 12:00:00
1830s
County Fermanagh 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
1920s
Census of Northern Ireland
<p>The War of Independence in Ireland resulted in the postponement of the 1921 Census, causing a break with Great Britain Census timing (which would not be restored until 1951).</p>
1926-04-18 12:00:00
1840s
Famine Times in Clones
<p>A brief overview of how Famines times created a social enterprise in the Clones area of Co Monaghan</p>
1845-01-01 12:00:00
