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Posted by Liam on Aug 23, 2010 | 3 comments

A Visit to Barack Obama’s Ancestral Town

Last month Corey and I met up with genealogy expert Megan Smolenyak in the town of Moneygall, County Offaly. Megan traced Barack Obama’s roots to the village back...

Posted by Corey on Jul 7, 2010 | 17 comments

#105 Liam’s Horse Ride Through Knockahopple in Ireland

Must say, Liam had one of his favorite days ever… a horse ride down Knockahopple Road in County Tipperary, Ireland. Enjoy this post?If so, please join our list of...

Posted by Corey on May 5, 2010 | 3 comments

Irish Hospitality: Maybe It’s In the Genes

Maybe It’s In the Genes Submitted by Áine C. McCormack “This has been so much fun…we really should do it again! You know, we have a great place for the week...

Posted by Corey on Mar 20, 2010 | 0 comments

Newgrange

The portal tomb at Newgrange serves as one of Ireland’s most popular ancient sites. Erin Halvey gives us brief overview of this site that pre-dates Stonehenge....

Posted by Guest on Dec 7, 2009 | 4 comments

Light on the Darkest Day – The Winter Solstice at the Passage Tomb at Newgrange

Submitted by John McKeown It is the first bleak days of December 2009 in Ireland. The country has endured dreadful hardship from flooding in recent weeks; the economic...

Posted by Guest on Dec 1, 2009 | 1 comment

Rural Ireland’s Rich History Exhibited in Nenagh Museum

Submitted by Phil The rich history of rural Ireland is brought back to life for all to see at the Nenagh Heritage Centre. Located in a town of the same name, the museum...

Posted by Corey on Nov 13, 2009 | 1 comment

96 It’s Not Such a Long Way to Tipperary

Episode Guide – Podcast #96 It’s Not Such A Long Way to Tipperary In this audio podcast episode, we chat with Piers Duggan from County Tipperary, and we...

Posted by Guest on Oct 2, 2009 | 0 comments

Glorious Tipperary – Home of the Historic Rock of Cashel and Bolton Library

Submitted by Phil Rock of Cashel (08.10.08) – Cashel of the Kings Panorama, originally uploaded by Philipp_Roth. The village of Cashel in County Tipperary is the...

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