West of Ireland Small Group Adventure Jeep Tour from Dublin (3 days)
Price: $571.89
If you only have three days to spare, and are looking for a great way to see Ireland, have a great time and enjoy some of the cleanest air in Europe, then take a three day adventure to the West of Ireland.
Many genealogists use surnames to dig up their Irish roots. This is an important and sound technique, because surnames can often point to the Irish county from which your ancestors came. However, surnames aren’t the only type of name you can use to trace your Irish ancestry. Thanks to common traditional naming patterns across the country in the 19th century, first names can also often provide an important clue as to the identities of your elusive family members. Here’s how:
Nineteenth-century Irish family naming patterns usually followed the guidelines in the list below pretty closely:
1. The oldest son was named after the father’s father.
2. The oldest daughter was named after the mother’s mother.
3. The second son was named after the mother’s father.
4. The third son was named after the father.
5. The fourth son was named after the father’s oldest brother.
6. The second daughter was named after the father’s mother.
7. The third daughter was named after the mother.
8. The fourth daughter was named after the mother’s oldest sister.
As you can see, this type of naming pattern can potentially provide important clues to your Irish roots. It’s especially useful in cases where you don’t know the names of the parents of a particular ancestor. By looking at how he named his children, you can have an idea as to what his parents (and siblings) names may have been. While the above guidelines were by no means set in stone, and sometimes varied, the pattern was usual enough in the 19th century to be of real use to genealogists searching for Irish ancestors.
By looking at naming patterns when searching for the parents of an ancestor, you can keep a closer eye out for potential candidates by looking at their first names. Of course, you should always verify and document all information, and never assume to know an ancestor’s name simply by what it would be according to the above list. But, for example, if you’re looking for the parents of an Irish ancestor named Michael Donnahue, and you know Michael’s first-born son was named Martin, then this might be a clue that Michael’s father’s name was also Martin. In this case, you can look more closely at men by the name of Martin Donnahue who lived in the same area as Michael and were of the right age to be Michael’s father.
Knowing the traditional naming patterns helps you find your Irish roots by alerting you to clues of identities you may have otherwise missed. Use it cautiously, but do use it! It can help you tremendously!
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The Complete Guide to Irish Dance
Price: $10.99
A history of Irish dance, from its ancient origins to the present day, and detailed step instructions for 30 popular Irish dances are covered in this comprehensive guide to the dancing that has enthralled audiences worldwide. This book provides information about professional and social Irish dancing, paying special attention to the importance of music, costume, embroidery, and shoes. With clear and simple instructions to the most well-known Irish dances, as well as step-by-step photos demonstrating arm and body positions for reels, jigs, and hornpipes, this book will benefit anyone with an interest in or love of Irish dance.
Luck of the Irish Personalized Irish Pub Sign
Price: $39.95
This great personalized Irish pub sign comes ready to hang and is made of real wood with a routered edge and gilded pinstripes. Signs with a personal touch make great gifts. This sign instantly makes an impression in your house or den. Measures 16″” x 11″”. Keyhole in back for easy hanging. Routered edge and hand painted gilded pinstripes. Hand rubbed stain adds a slightly “”aged”" look. Personalized text produced in vinyl, and accented by hand. Handcrafted and 100% Made in the USA. Made of real wood. Note: Please allow 4 weeks for delivery - about 15 business days to create and about 5 business days for transit. Gift boxing not available for this item.
Sweet Sounds of Ireland
Price: $6.99
The sweet sounds of Ireland and the sweet sounds of victory are reserved only for the player who can complete these famous Irish song titles! Each song title is missing a key words and players must race to fill them in. Answer key included. Start printing as soon as you order!
Pub Signs of Ireland by Real Ireland
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Northern Ireland including Giant’s Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
Price: $145.30
Sit back and relax on this combined rail and coach day trip from Dublin to Northern Ireland. With all your travel arrangements organized for you, you’ll see Belfast and visit the famous coastal landscape known as the Giant’s Causeway, with its stunning basalt columns.
Famous symbols of Ireland…
The harp, also known as the national symbol of Ireland, the Celtic cross, the shamrock and the Irish wolfhound are all well known Irish symbols.
Religion…
The majority of the Irish population are Roman Catholic (88%).
National language…
Gaelic is Ireland’s national language. Only in the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) areas of Ireland will you find that Irish is used as the everyday language. In all other parts of Ireland, English is the spoken language.
Music…
Ireland’s most famous musical export would have to be U2, closely followed by The Boomtown Rats, Thin Lizzy and more recently Boyzone and Westlife.
Hollywood factor…
The cream of the crop includes Richard Harris, Pierce Brosnan, Cillian Murphy and Colin Farrell.
The world of literature…
To our credit, Ireland has produced Bram Stoker, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, William Butler Yeats, Maeve Binchy and Celia Aherne.
Patron Saint…
Saint Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland in around 430. St Patrick’s Day is celebrated in Ireland, and indeed all over the world, on March 17th.
Our capital - Dublin…
Dublin was founded by the Vikings in 988 and was originally called Dubh Linn (which means Black Pool in Irish).
First Saint Patrick’s Day parade…
Boston was the proud host with an event organised by the Charitable Irish Society in 1737.
The White House…
James Hoban, a Kilkenny born architect, won a competition to design the original White House.
Famous outlaws…
Grace O’Malley (Queen of the Pirates) operated off the west coast of Ireland and Ned Kelly (son of an Irish convict) was an infamous Australian outlaw.
Highest mountain…
Killarney, County Kerry is home to the highest mountain - Carrantouhill, part of the mountain range the McGillycuddy Reeks.
Longest river…
The river Shannon rises in County Cavan and is approximately 240 miles long. It contains 3 lakes, Lough Allen, Lough Ree and Lough Derg.
Irish delicacies…
Drisheen is a type of pudding made from cow’s, pigs or sheeps blood. White pudding is a mixture of pork, cereal, bread, fat and suet. Periwinkles are sea snails boiled in salted water.
Guinness…
To trip to Ireland would be complete without sampling a pint of the black stuff! It’s said that no matter where you go in the world, only in Ireland will you be served the most velvety, and creamiest pint of the “black stuff”.
Bailey’s Irish Cream…
This hugely popular liquor has been around since the ’70’s.
Irish pubs…
Stumble upon a “trad night”, throw in the customary singsong, a bit of Irish dancing and you’re in for a crackin’ evening!
A sporting nation…
Irish people are very passionate about Gaelic games - football, hurling, rounders, handball and camogie. Rugby and soccer are also very well supported in Ireland.
The great outdoors…
The Cavan Way, The Dingle Way and The Kerry Way are just some of the country’s scenic walking routes that offer a great opportunity to sample Ireland’s breathtaking countryside.
Sense of humour…
There’s nothing like the Irish sense of humour, wit and play with words. Have a look at the below examples:
“not backwards in coming forwards” - means a person is not shy.
“no flies on him” - means a person is not easily deceived.
“she has a tongue that would clip a hedge” - means a person who gossips.
“come for a day and stay for a week” - means someone outstaying their welcome.
Just a few facts to ponder over - for a small island we certainly have a lot going for us!
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