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Genealogy

Clifden Men in the British Navy

Clifden Men in the British Navy

Clifden Rules the Waves: The story of Clifden men in the greatest Navy on earth (1872-1922) By Steven Dolan  The expansion of the British Empire in the nineteenth century owed as much to the dominance of the Royal Navy, as to perhaps any other military or indeed political factor. The […]

February 10, 2015 × 3 comments

Ongoing Research

James Hack Tuke Assisted Emigration Scheme 1882-1884

James Hack Tuke Assisted Emigration Scheme 1882-1884

Many people have played important roles in the life of Connemara over the centuries; some have had a negative impact on the people and the landscape, while others have played a positive role in our history. Most of these have been forgotten, or are known to very few. We have […]

December 31, 2014 × 8 comments

Genealogy

Tracing Your Roots in North-West Connemara

Tracing Your Roots in North-West Connemara

This resource is intended to serve as a repository of sources, and a guide to those who wish to trace their family history in the region. Sources vary from easily accessible online records, to more specialized local sources and national archival resources. Genealogical research is becoming easier and more popular […]

January 30, 2014 × 63 comments