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Reliving the Past: Attending Irish Festivals Tied to Ancestral Lands 

Attending Irish festivals is an enchanting way to reconnect with the land of your ancestors. These vibrant celebrations combine music, dance, folklore, and community spirit, offering an unforgettable experience for anyone with Irish roots.

Festivals often highlight specific counties and regions, providing a unique gateway to exploring your ancestral ties, whether your lineage stems from County Mayo, Clare, or Donegal.

Festivals That Celebrate Irish Heritage

1. Galway International Arts Festival

Held annually in County Galway, Galway International Arts Festival showcases Ireland’s creative soul through theatre, music, and art. It’s a great starting point for those with County Galway genealogy connections to immerse themselves in the culture while tracing their roots in this historical region.

2. Wexford Festival Opera

Known globally, this festival transforms Wexford into a hub of cultural activity. For those researching County Wexford genealogy, the festival is an ideal time to visit, offering both vibrant performances and an opportunity to explore local archives and heritage sites.

3. Puck Fair in County Kerry

One of Ireland’s oldest festivals, Puck Fair combines history and folklore. If your family roots trace back to Tipperary, like through Tipperary family history research, this festival serves as a compelling detour, reflecting traditions your ancestors might have cherished.

4. Donegal Bay and Bluestacks Festival

This celebration of arts and heritage in Donegal is perfect for those delving into County Donegal genealogy. Donegal’s rugged beauty complements the festival’s lively atmosphere, making it an enriching experience for genealogy enthusiasts.

Tourists at the Temple Bar district during cultural tour of Ireland.

Reclaiming Your Past Through Genealogy

Irish festivals often align with historical and cultural themes, making them the perfect backdrop for discovering more about your roots. Pairing festival visits with history tours of Ireland or family history tours can add depth to your journey.

Imagine strolling through County Meath while exploring County Meath genealogy or visiting County Clare to connect with genealogy records.

These festivals also foster connections with others on similar paths. Whether you’re investigating Quinn family history or County Armagh genealogy, the shared spirit of these gatherings creates a sense of belonging that transcends time.

Discovering Ancestral Stories Through Us

At My Ireland Family Heritage, we understand the power of reconnecting with your past. Let us help you uncover your family’s unique story. Through our historical tours of Ireland, expert genealogy research, and personalised itineraries, we make your ancestral exploration seamless and meaningful.

From delving into Northern Ireland genealogy research to piecing together fragments of County Mayo genealogy or across the 32 counties throughout Ireland, our services are tailored to bring your family history to life. Whether your heritage lies in Clare, Wexford, or Donegal, we provide the tools and guidance to walk in your ancestors’ footsteps.

Together, we’ll transform your family history into a vivid narrative that bridges the past and present. Let us bring your Irish heritage to life!

Contact us today to begin your journey of rediscovery.

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Review of My Ireland Heritage Tours Presented on Trip adviser Oct 2024 By • Family TomBarron2013 New York City, NY2

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Oct 2024 • Family

We highly recommend My Ireland Heritage for anyone who wants to learn and be guided to their Irish “roots” and much, much more. Sean Quinn and Ian Darragh of My Ireland Family Heritage have deep knowledge or the areas we wanted to visit in Meath, Sligo and Kilkenny. While we knew about one side of the family history back to 1690, there was nothing known about the other that arrived in the US in the 1870s.

Ian, Sean, and Nicola did thorough research on our localities and locations from which our ancestors left for America in 1849 and later. In addition, Ian and Sean did separate day-long “recons” in advance of our time with them, seeking out local people and the specific properties with maps and whatever records still available. Their results were absolutely outstanding! In both our cases, they found and took us to our still-existing cottages and shops from the early 1820s.

It was so enjoyable to be with Ian for three days and for a special day with Sean. Whether it was the Newgrange World Heritage sites 5,500 years old , the Battle of the Boyne 1690 , or the local cemeteries and churches of our ancestors. Ian was especially attentive to my wife throughout the travels after she twisted her ankle in a rain-soaked old cemetery.

Throughout the process of trip preparation over months to giving us the final, wonderful books of Meath and Sligo, Aisling was highly professional and responsive with all the many details. The bound books she prepared are treasures! Thanks to all for truly exceptional experiences.

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Review of My Ireland Heritage Tours Presented on Trip adviser by Shelley L @ sjlively

Exceptional in every way!

Over the last few months of preparing for our trip, every single detail was meticulously attended, not only professionally, but helpfully, and in such a friendly manner, that I felt as if I knew Sean, Aisling and Ian before I even stepped off the plane.

The amount of work these wonderful people put into our personal history is mindboggling. My mother was an avid amateur genealogist, and had worked for decades to bring to light the trail our family took, but our resources are limited.

Sean knows exactly where to look, and was able to fill in so many gaps that had eluded us for generations. Some of the information he found, unbeknownst even to him, actually solidified the findings we had amassed over the years. Ours was a family in coal mining – I only found on our tour that they had originated from a mining area, and their arrival on the  border coincided exactly with the decline in the mining industry in County Wicklow.

I would have been overjoyed simply with the knowledge of why they left when they did, about 12 years before the famine. Breaking through our brick wall of great grandparents even farther back on the family tree was a dream come true, but to be able to set foot on not only the area they lived, and find that the house is still there was overwhelming. Seeing the family church and cemetery where our ancestors and extended family still rest is a truly moving experience.

The care taken by this company in each and every aspect of the journey cannot be overstated. Only about 2 weeks prior to my trip, Sean contacted me to let me know that he had also stumbled across some of my husband’s family name in the process and included them as well in his research. How often can anyone say that they not only got what they paid for, but more than they ever imagined? I can say that. They were even kind enough to answer a few follow-up questions after my return home, as I was so stunned on my tour with Ian that I didn’t think ask at the time.If you have the opportunity to make the trip to Ireland, contact My Ireland Family Heritage before you go.

If your family was there, Sean will go above and beyond to find them. Even without family, contact them anyway. Ian is a walking encyclopedia of history, and so fun to talk to. Aisling will make sure every “I” is dotted, and every “T” is crossed.  Thank you so much for the trip of a lifetime, and the opportunity to pass on everything we have discovered to future generations

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