The Letter from Ireland Show - with Mike & Carina Collins

The Letter from Ireland Show - with Mike & Carina Collins

The Letter from Ireland Podcast. Join us as we travel in the footsteps of your Irish Ancestors around Ireland - visiting their homelands and telling their stories and with lots of great Irish music along the way.

Recent Episodes

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Finding your Irish Ancestral Homeland (#838)
Sept. 21, 2023

Finding your Irish Ancestral Homeland (#838)

In this special Irish family history episode we take two letters from our Green Room members. We chat about the approach they should take to uncover more about their respective Irish ancestral homelands. The first letter come...
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A Genealogical Trip Back to County Cork (#837)
Sept. 14, 2023

A Genealogical Trip Back to County Cork (#837)

In this special episode we choose one of our Green Room members (see more about the Green Room here) and accompany them on a genealogical trip back to County Cork. Cathy Abraham lives in Boston, USA and her great-grandparents...
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Did Your Irish Ancestor Live Through This Terrible Time? (#836)
Sept. 7, 2023

Did Your Irish Ancestor Live Through This Terrible Time? (#836)

In this episode we look at a very difficult time in Ireland - one that triggered a time of death across the population of the island as well as emigration for many generations afterwards. I'm talking, of course, about "An Gor...
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Two Royal Families of Ireland - O'Neill and O'Connor (#835)
Aug. 31, 2023

Two Royal Families of Ireland - O'Neill and O'Connor (#835)

In this episode we look at two of the major family surnames of Ireland - O'Neill and O'Connor. The first story asks if you have Niall of the Nine Hostages DNA?. This Niall was the patriarch of the O'Neills of Meath and Ulster...
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The 8 Most Unique Male Irish Singing Voices (#834)
Aug. 24, 2023

The 8 Most Unique Male Irish Singing Voices (#834)

In this musical episode we look at a very personal choice of the eight most unique Irish MALE singing voices. I wonder will you agree? Maybe it will introduce you to a new talent that you have not heard before - or maybe you ...
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From County Cork to the Bright Lights of Broadway and Chicago (#833)
Aug. 17, 2023

From County Cork to the Bright Lights of Broadway and Chicago (#833)

In this episode we tell the story of not one, but two, Irish families that came out of the area surrounding the town of Bantry in West Cork, Ireland. The first story shares the story of Francis O'Neill who emigrated to the US...
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Reviews

Thank you Mike & Carina☕️🍰

"This is the BEST podcast and I am thrilled to be here while I sit with a cup of tea. Your sacrifice of time to make your work available to all, is evident. I appreciate you both sharing your passion …"

Connemarras | July 26, 2022

Love these

"I learn so much from listening to you! And more connections to what I have heard from family gone by over the years!"

Collee7 | July 14, 2022

I Love these podcasts

"I've been a long time fan of the website, but I really like hearing it spoken even better. The information is great as always, but hearing the Irish accent makes you feel like you are actually there…"

lakeham4 | Jan. 28, 2018

I can’t get enough of this podcast!

"I have gotten so much enjoyment & education from this podcast. I’ve listened to many episodes more than twice now. I recommend it to anyone I think would be interested in Irish history or their Irish…"

Rachel Bingham | Feb. 25, 2023

The Letter From Ireland

"Thanks for this wonderful podcast which educates me on the history of Ireland, and the terrific music. I have been to Ireland once and do hope to go back, but I fear I may need a year to visit many o…"

Sinnotts if Kilkenny | April 15, 2023

Bite Size Irish

"19 APRIL 2023 episode #816 “Let’s chat with a Native Gaelic Speaker” Oh I was quite thrilled to have both of my fav Irish podcasters together in one episode! What a splendid treat! Eoin O’…"

Felicity Barmettler | June 5, 2023

Thanks

"I find the podcasts not only entertaining but also extremely educational for a novice delving into his Irish ancestry. According to my DNA results, I’m over 75% Irish but virtually all my Irish herit…"

Rick Fortune | June 15, 2023

Irish letter

"I love the podcast because it connects me to Ireland, where my family was from"

Michele M Marino | June 23, 2023

Kenney of County Cork

"Mike and Carina provide so many interesting tales and insights into Irish history, origins of family names along with beautiful Irish music. I have learned so much from these podcasts and have enjoye…"

the real hunter lol | July 20, 2023

Thank you

"Only joined recently, I think it is great. I really enjoy the letters and the podcast. I cant wait to read more. It makes you feel like you finally have a connection with something you really need an…"

Colleen Wheeler nee Beardmore | April 15, 2024

The letter from Ireland

"I thoroughly enjoy The Letter From Ireland & look forward to reading it."

Lynda Yeo | June 28, 2024
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