Episodes
The Life of Riley - A Trip Through County Cavan (#502)
In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we head to County Cavan and meet plenty of characters, visit some beautiful places and pick up the stories of this little-visited part of Ireland. Join us as we have the …
The Holy Wells of Ireland - Saints, Cures and Tradition (#501)
In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we head to County Limerick and a townland by the name of "Patrick's Well". This place has been named after the Holy Well within it's borders - and we chat to …
7 Favourite Irish Ancestry Moments from Series 4 of the Letter from I…
As we reach the end of series 4 of the Letter from Ireland Podcast show, we'd thought we would share just 7 of our favourite Irish Ancestry moments. It was a tough choice and we hope you enjoy them!
3 Signs You Are making Progress as an Irish Family History Researcher…
In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show, we interview Jayne McGarvey - an Irish-based genealogist. Drawing on her expensive experience, we ask her to share 3 signs that you are making progress with your Irish family H...
A Tale of Two Cities - The Tenement Museums of Dublin and New York (#…
In the late 1800s, hundreds of thousands of Irish people moved into the Tenement Buildings of Dublin and New York. In this Podcast, we travel to the Tenement Museums of both Dublin and New York to get an insight into …
From Queenstown to Ellis Island - A Journey in the Footsteps of Your …
Would you like to take a trip with us from Queenstown to Ellis Island? Join us on a journey as we first travel to Queenstown (Cobh) in County Cork before touring around Ellis Island in the USA - meeting some …
Irish Ancestry - Interview with an American Genealogist on tracing yo…
In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we chat with Pam Guye Holland - a genealogist based in Boston, Mass. In the interview we discuss how critical it is to gather all the local information you can on …
12 Surprises - 90,000 Irish Questions and Answers over 5 years (#405)
In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we celebrate the 5th birthday of The Green Room (our member area) and the 6th birthday of the letter from Ireland. Over that time we have received and answered over 90,000 …
Irish Genealogy - An Irish Family History Research Guide (#404)
Do you know where to start with your Irish Family History Research? Irish Genealogy has it's quirks as you may have discovered! In this episode we bring you around our new Green Room Research Wheel that we have recently launc...
The Irish Festival at the start of a Celtic Spring (#403)
Join us on this episode of the Letter from Ireland show as we look at a Celtic Festival that celebrates the arrival of Spring. Maybe you even celebrate it yourself? Our shared Irish ancestors had a lot of traditions around …
Anglo Norman Surnames - Following the Norman Trail to Ireland (#402)
Join us on this episode of the Letter from Ireland show as we look at the influence of the Normans on Irish surnames and families - we then take off for Wales where we visit just some of the castles …
The Irish in Australia - A Trip to Van Diemen's Land (#401)
Join us on this episode of the Letter from Ireland show as we travel to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania in Australia) and visit some really interesting locations associated with Ireland's convict and emigrant association with the...
The Shopkeeper and the Irish Saint - My Grandfather's Hidden History …
In this episode of the Letter from Ireland show, Carina goes on a voyage of discovery (in more ways than one) as she uncovers the hidden history of her paternal grandfather: Bartholomew Cronin. Join Carina as she begins at th...
From an Irish Cottage to a Castle - A Journey into one Woman's Hidden…
Carina never knew the surname that her paternal grandmother was born with - she only knew to call her "Granny"! So, we decided to find out a little more. What did we discover? Well, join us in this episode of …
The Beatles - Meet The Liverpool Irish (#307)
The City of Liverpool in England has had very strong links with Ireland down through the centuries. In this Podcast, Carina takes you on a trip around Liverpool - through a gate that could tell a million stories, into "Paddy'...
An Irish American Story - From County Kerry to Illinois (#306)
In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we follow the trail of an Irish Emigrant family all the way from County Kerry to Chicago and Illinois in the USA. Join us as we start in the family homestead …
Meet 5 Irish Heroes - People Making a Difference in Irish Heritage (#…
In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show Carina introduces you to five very different heroes of Irish Culture and Heritage. She visits a man who restarted a Whiskey distillery that was in his family for hundreds of yea...
From The Mouths of Babes - A Wonderful Irish Ancestry Resource (#304)
In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show Carina introduces a wonderful Irish Ancestry Resource that many of us overlook when we are "scouring" the records for the smallest hint or connection. It also has the benefit of...
Tales of West Cork - Will You Come to An Irish Hooley? (#303)
In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we preview the 2019 Green Room Hooley - by sharing memories, poems and some wonderful stories based around the areas where we are holding our Green Room gatherings .
Meet the Ulster Scots - The Ulster American Folk Park (#302)
In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show we go on a tour around the Ulster American Folk Park near Omagh, County Tyrone - meeting some fascinating people and learning all about what life was like back in the …
If the Walls Could Talk - A Visit to the National Famine Museum (#301)
Have you visited the National Irish Famine Museum in Stokestown Park, County Roscommon? Why not come along with us now as we take you on a tour of this fascinating place. You may even hear about one of your own …
Voices from Australia - A Trip Along the Irish Ancestral Trail (#212)
In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show Carina looks back on our visit in March 2018 to Australia following the Irish Ancestral trail. We met some fascinating people along the way, all eager to share the story of …
A Summer Festival - Bealtaine, the Start of an Irish Summer (#211)
Have you ever heard of the Celtic festival of Bealtaine - marking the start of an Irish summer? In this podcast, Carina shares some of her special travels and memories at this wonderful time of year.
DNA Testing - Our Experiences with Irish Ancestry DNA (#209)
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of the Letter from Ireland Show. In this episode of the Letter from Ireland Show Carina, Courtney and Mike discuss their own experiences (and opinions!) of DNA testing for Irish Family History r...