New edition of Irish Lives Remembered out now
14 May 2026In this edition we explore Irish history, heritage, and genealogy – from past traditions to modern AI innovations. Irish Lives Remembered is the Irish Family History Centre’s free digital magazine – dedicated to helping you trace your Irish ancestors. Packed with pages of Irish Genealogy resources, from special feature articles,...
1926 Census of Ireland: All You Need to Know
14 May 2026First detailed look at life in the Irish Free State. The long‑awaited 1926 Census of Ireland, released on 18 April 2026, provides the first detailed look at life in the early Irish Free State. For genealogists, historians, and anyone tracing Irish ancestry, this is the most significant release of Irish records...
The Irish Passport Officially Ranked the Strongest in the World
14 May 2026The Irish Passport – A gift for its centurial birthday We’ve always known that the Irish passport was special. Only in service just over a century, it opens doors all over the world, in a way that other passports don’t necessarily, and now our thoughts have been validated by the Nomad...
Facebook Live @ Five with Fiona Fitzsimons Cancelled
26 April 2024We’re sorry to have to let our regular listeners know that – as the issues on our Facebook page are still ongoing – we have to cancel this month’s Friday Live at Five with Fiona Fitzsimons. We have alerted Facebook to this issue several times now and are waiting for...
Fiona Fitzsimons on BBC Woman’s Hour
06 March 2024Fiona Fitzsimons was invited onto BBC Woman’s Hour to discuss women in the records with presenter Emma Barnett. Listen to her here or find the full episode through the link: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001wh9q Irish Family History Centre · Fiona Fitzsimons on BBC Womans Hour 2026: A New Chapter. The Irish Family...
ILR Preview: 30th Anniversary of decriminalisation of homosexuality
07 July 2023We’re delighted to present a preview for the Summer 2023 Issue (59) of Irish Lives Remembered; a fascinating interview with biographer Christopher Fitz-Simon about The Lifelong Love of Micheál Mac Liammóir and Hilton Edwards, founders of the Gate Theatre in Dublin. Our Summer Pride Issue will be out later this month,...
Bruce Springsteen’s Irish Roots by Fiona Fitzsimons and Helen Moss
03 May 2023We’re delighted to present a preview for the Spring 2023 Issue (59) of Irish Lives Remembered; a fascinating article on the Irish family history of Bruce Springsteen by researchers Fiona Fitzsimons and Helen Moss.
President Joe Biden’s Irish Roots by Fiona Fitzsimons
03 April 2023Fiona Fitzsimons, Research Director of the Irish Family History Centre, writes a fascinating article on researching the Irish family history of President Joe Biden in the Summer 2020 Issue (49) of Irish Lives Remembered, which you can read below
5 Ways to Find Your Irish Ancestry
15 September 2022If you’re of Irish descent, you may be interested in resources to help you trace your ancestors. It may feel daunting, but with the right tools and support, it’s possible to discover the stories and characters that make up your Irish family history. Below, we’ll cover five great resources to...
The History of the Ned Kelly Gang
15 September 2022The History of the Ned Kelly Gang Written by Ronald Land Once we know the stories of our ancestry, they emerge in the most interesting places. It happened to me when I heard about the Australian Seminar evening at Trinity College in Dublin. That’s because I’m the great-grandnephew of...
All About John Cusack’s Irish Family History
15 September 2022Actor John Cusack is well-known for his roles from early films like Sixteen Candles (1984) up to present-day productions like Pursuit (2022). He’s made a name for himself in Hollywood, but many don’t know about the actor’s family history. You can trace Cusack’s ancestry back to Ireland’s centuries. Continue reading...
Counties of Ireland
15 September 2022Each of Ireland’s 32 counties has its own unique history, culture and landscape. If you’re interested in researching your Irish roots, learning about the counties can offer fascinating insights into the lives your ancestors may have led. This article will give you a brief overview of each of the counties...
