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"She's Dead." Every Expat Dreads that Bereavement Phone Call
by Aine Greaney
Family bereavement is a particularly unique and confusing experience for those of us living overseas.

The Sluagh.
by Tony Locke
Next time you see a flock of crows or ravens flying home to roost at night look closely. Are they really tired birds returning home after a long day or are they something else, something more sinister?

Catching-Up (cont)
by Chuck "Pooka" Mulhern
Franco, Tatiana and Flor(Mama) started their journey from Juanjui, Peru, in early April. 2012. An eighteen hour ride on a bus from Juanjui to Lima where they would meet my friend, Eliana. Eliana found a room for them to stay while applying for their Visas from the US Embassy.

Happy Mother's Day 2013
by Linda Davis
Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful women in my life - not just those who are mothers but the aunties and friends who love my child and make my life so much richer and fuller. I wouldn't want to be without you!

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Register your Irish Family name or Surname >>
or share information if your name is already listed
This family register is where people can find and share information about their family name or ancestors.

New names this week:
Twiss, Haugh, McErlean, Feore

Let us know if you've added a query or need your name added and we'll list it here. Email feedback@irishabroad.com

Irish Citizenship by Descent
Did you know that if one of your grandparents was born in Ireland, you may be able to obtain Irish citizenship? The Republic of Ireland does grant citizenship to applicants who can prove their descent from a grandparent born in Ireland.

Making a Research Trip To Ireland
If you plan to visit Ireland, I would encourage you to consider making a genealogical odyssey part of your experience of this beautiful and historical island.

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