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 This Irish Genealogy site offers the Irish descendant (from New York, Canada, UK, Australia...) the chance to trace their Irish family tree and search for their surname origins and the records of their Irish ancestor's birth, marriage or death. 
 
 
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Download one of these Irish name screensavers with your family crest.
 
North's November deadline
November deadline to be set for deal on restoring devolved government in the North.
 
Genealogy expert
Genealogist Kyle Betit helps users in their search for their family and surname origins.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prelude to the birth of a nation

The story of the 1916 Easter Rising is writ large in Irish history. But what is often overlooked is the contribution made by Irish communities in England and Scotland in providing many of the insurgents, arms and explosives and then taking part in the actual fighting. DR MICHAEL MAGUIRE investigates.


 
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