Linking people, place & time. The Chronicles are part of the IrelandXO platform, enabling people of Irish descent to document ancestors, buildings and events.
Prior to Irish immigrant William Hughes' death in 1932 at the age of 107, he was believed to be the oldest living veteran of the U.S. Civil War. Can you help us identify his place of origin in Ireland? https://t.co/IQMP4WtzvB https://t.co/lhIsnGYoZr
π It all began with an Ancestor's arduous journey by sea (and no small amount of courage).
πβοΈπβοΈπ Each destination they settled in has its own special story to share...
https://t.co/KPiBWUEBP8
Got a Paddy or Patricia in your family tree? How about a #Patrick-inspired surname like Fitzpatrick or Padden?
π Give them a shout-out in time for #StPatricksDay2021βοΈ here...
https://t.co/AGwjgSrW5r
Was the #Patrick in your #familytree born on #StPatricksDay ?
Like #Laois man Patrick FitzPatrick (also did you know that Fitz means 'son of' & is attributed to the Anglo-Normans?)
Read his story and add your #IrishAncestors to the @IrelandXO Chronicles
https://t.co/x6IdFgrget
@limerickslife We have his speech on Free Universal Education recorded on the @IrelandXO Chronicles as a Timeline
Such an interesting man, and his role in the re-enactment of the speech was played by his son!
https://t.co/YrGOp8EXi8
Are you taking part in #IrelandReads tomorrow? If you've pledged to #SqueezeInARead with @LibrariesIre then check out our Winter Book Club for some recommendations
Be sure to sign up for email updates on @IrelandXO to receive our Spring Book Club!
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