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.
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 com…
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-grandparent…
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 Go…
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 Ulste…
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…
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 U…
"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…"
"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…"
"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 …"
"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…"
"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…"
"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…"
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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’…"
"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…"