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When the Lights Dimmed: The Irish in New York During the Great Depression

The Wall Street Crash of October 1929 sent shockwaves across America, but nowhere did they hit harder than New York City—the economic heart of the nation. Skyscrapers cast long shadows…

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The Long Crossing: Irish Famine Emigrants on the Atlantic Ocean

Apr 28, 2025 marie

In the bleak years of Ireland’s Great Famine, desperation drove hundreds of thousands to the harbors of Cork, Dublin, and Liverpool. There, families gathered their few precious belongings — a…

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Famines in Ireland: A Brief History

Apr 28, 2025 marie

Ireland’s history has been deeply shaped by repeated famines, the most devastating being the Great Famine of the 19th century. However, before and after that terrible period, other food crises…

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The Wind That Shakes the Barley – Ireland 1920 – 1922

Jul 4, 2024 marie

This is one of the best films of it’s genre that I have seen. It gives and accurate portrayal of Ireland 1920 – 1922. Highly recommend watching it.

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Bruree: St. Munchin’s Well

Jun 21, 2024 marie

The following is copied from “The Holy Wells of Cork and Kerry” website by Amanda Clarke at this link https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/2024/03/31/st-munchin-the-wise-and-st-james-the-greater-two-saintly-encounters-in-limerick/ 31st March 2024 It’s impossible not to be intrigued by…

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Bruree – Fr. Eugene Sheehy, Priest and Patriot

Jun 20, 2024 marie

Eugene Sheehy was a priest, president of the local branch of the Irish National Land League in Kilmallock, and a founding member of the Gaelic Athletic Association. Known as the…

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Bruree – Social Class Structure

Jun 19, 2024 marie

During the period 1800 to 1900, the social structure of Bruree, County Limerick, reflected the broader class divisions present in rural Ireland. Here’s a breakdown of the different social classes…

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Bruree in the 18th Century

Jun 19, 2024 marie

The following is from the website of the Rockhill/Bruree Community Council https://www.brureerockhill.com/bruree-village/history-timeline/18th-century-bruree/ “In 1700, Rev. Lewis Prytherc arrived in Bruree. He would live in Ballynoe Castle, standing in the churchyard,…

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What the Act of Union 1800 Meant to the People of Ireland

Jun 19, 2024 marie

The Act of Union 1800 was a major piece of legislation that combined the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland into a single entity called the United…

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What was happening in Ireland in the early 1820’s?

Mar 29, 2024 marie

What was happening in Ireland in the early 1820’s? Agrarian Unrest: The early 19th century in Ireland was marked by agrarian unrest, with tensions between tenant farmers and landlords often…

I’ve written quite a bit already, but not everything has been published here yet. My plan was to review and polish each page before sharing it—but just in case time runs out, I’m now aiming to publish everything, even if some pages are still unfinished. I do hope to return and complete them properly later on.

The “O” in Irish Surnames: The presence—or absence—of “O” in Irish surnames can make research far more complicated than it needs to be. To simplify things, I’ve restored the “O” to any name that originally included it—for example, using O’Shea instead of Shea. This helps me track all related records under one consistent name, rather than searching for both versions. I know this might not match everyone’s preference, and I apologize if it causes any confusion.

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