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  • The Irish Clan System: The Original Lineage Society!

    The Irish clan system is the oldest reliable example of that type of community. Based on ancestry, it could be called the original lineage society! In its purest form, the clan system only existed in Ireland and Scotland; however, variations of the theme can be found in nearly every society and culture throughout human history. The clan system demonstrates just how important genealogy was to the Irish, and a study of it can greatly expand one’s understanding of the lives and times of one’s Irish ancestors.

    Irish society organized into clans in ancient times, long before people had surnames. The Irish clan system was based on communities that were organized around a common bloodline and ancestry, usually with one powerful clan member taking the position of leader. Naturally, as (more…)

  • Searching Out Your Irish Origin? Try the Origins Network!

    Are you frustrated in your search for your Irish origin?  This post may help you break through that brick wall.  I don’t usually review one specific website on its own, but for this particular site, I had to make an exception. Today, I’m going to talk about the The Origins Network. If you’ve been having trouble tracing your Irish tree, this site may be the one that opens your Emerald Isle heritage up for you.

    The Origins Network is probably THE most comprehensive site for British Isles genealogy on the web. It comes with four research options–Irish (more…)

  • It’s Time to Share the Surprises You’ve Found in Your Irish Tree!

    Things are never dull with the Irish, so it’s almost a given that every Irish tree has its share of surprises. I recently found a big one in mine. I’ll share it here, then you think of some of your own unexpected finds, shocking discoveries, and wild tales in your own Irish family and share them here. We’d all love to hear about your unpredictable and tempestuous Irish ancestors!

    My most recent surprise in my Irish tree came just a few weeks ago, when the coroner’s records from the inquest into the death of my great-great grandfather, Edward Dillon, arrived in the mail (Edward’s parents, Martin and Margaret Dillon, were direct immigrants from Ireland to the United States). Several years ago, my grandfather’s sister told me that Edward Dillon was killed by gypsies in a horse deal gone (more…)

  • Your Irish Family Could Get You Irish Citizenship

    Did you know you may be able to use your Irish family to gain citizenship in Ireland? Ireland has some of the most liberal citizenship guidelines around, and it may be easier than you think to get citizenship. There are plenty of benefits to doing so if you’re eligible, including the right to carry an Irish passport (one of the most coveted travel documents in the world). If you have Irish ancestry and are interested in pursuing citizenship, here’s what you need to know.

    Birth is the easiest way to gain citizenship in Ireland. The current law there states that anyone born in Ireland is entitled to Irish citizenship if (more…)