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Advice for J1ers planning their summer in the US
The Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers (CIIC) has issued a set of guidelines for J1 students that are planning to travel to the US and look for work for the summer months.

ETHOS: Tyrrellspass, County Westmeath
by Aine McCormack
I love what's happening in Tyrrellspass, County Westmeath. I recently received an email from Eugene Dunbar who told me about ETHOS (Everything Terrellspass Has On Show) which is a community based initiative planning an exciting series of  events this year. They are taking a seasonal approach in Tyrrellspass, featuring a new event Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter,  that will explore the local environment in a unique way.

Beverly Is Gone
by Kathleen Donohoe
In 1951, Beverly Rose Potts vanished from the same neighborhood as Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus.

The Wild Hunt.
by Tony Locke
Known throughout European Folklore for thousands of years The Wild Hunt are made up of the things of nightmares. In pagan folklore they were the fairies of the Unseelie Court in christian lore they were spirits that couldn't enter heaven and were not allowed into hell. They roamed throughout time claiming dominion over the souls they could catch.

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IRISH KITCHEN

Finally Spring is here, even though a little late in Ireland this year. The hedgerow is blooming at last. Nettles, wild garlic, hawthorne, primrose and violets ready to eat! So, get walking on the paths and lanes and start foraging to make your own!

Every self-respecting Irish cook - or anyone who wants to be - will love this recipe for a crisp potato cake laced with Cashel Blue cheese. The herb mayonnaise adds the perfect finishing touch! 

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Irish Roots

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.

More expert Irish Genealogy Advice