Ireland’s turbulent past, affiliations with the British reign, Potato Famine, and its own civil war have caused the large-scale displacement of Irish diaspora across the world. To that end, significantly more Irish people live outside the country than in it, with most Irish people living in parts of Europe, Canada, the US, and Australia. In […]
Starting on 28th June 1922 and ending on 24th May 1923, the Irish Civil War is arguably one of the most pivotal events that happened in the country’s history. It resulted in major geographical and political changes in Ireland that continue to exist even today. Hundreds of thousands of people left Ireland during these turbulent times and […]
Did you know that more Irish people live outside the country than in it? Interestingly, the current population of Ireland stands at 5 million while there are close to 80 million people from the Irish diaspora scattered across the world. These astonishing numbers are a result of the mass emigration from Ireland that happened during the […]
In the 19th and 20th centuries, millions of Irish people fled the country because of the Irish Civil War and the Potato Famine. They moved to different parts of Europe, Australia, and the US. The emigration was so widespread that currently, more Irish people live abroad than in Ireland. Currently, the Irish population is estimated at a […]
If you’ve recently discovered that you’re of Irish descent, it’s completely natural to look for ways to connect with your ancestral roots and culture. Both these things form a major part of your identity, allow you to understand more about your family, and develop a deep and meaningful connection with your heritage. The best way […]
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