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For many North Americans, discovering Irish ancestry begins with a family story. Maybe a grandparent mentioned a county in Ireland. Perhaps there's an old photograph, a faded letter, or a surname that has been passed down through generations. The excitement of uncovering those connections can quickly turn into frustration when records become difficult to find... The post Tracing Irish Roots: How t...

Whether you’re shopping for the Ireland lover in your life or planning your own adventure, these gifts bring a little bit of Ireland right to your doorstep. From Irish-made crafts and cozy favorites to travel tools and experiences that inspire your next trip, this year’s guide has something for every kind of traveler and dreamer.... The post The 2025 Ireland Gift Guide: Meaningful Gifts for Irish...

If you've waited too long to do your shopping and want to give an Irish gift – or even the gift of Ireland – this year, I'm here to help! Give an Amazing Irish Experience Even if you aren't sure of your travel dates, many tours and attractions offer vouchers and gift cards. A few... The post Last Minute Irish Gifts to Give in 2024 appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations .

Is corned beef Irish? Many people will tell you that it isn't – and that was the story I had heard as well. But according to a thesis written in 2011 by Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire from the Technological University Dublin and Pádraic Óg Gallagher, owner of Gallagher's Boxty House, corned beef does have a... The post A (Brief) History of Corned Beef in Ireland appeared first on Ireland Family Vac...