because Irish families did not move around much. They tended to stay in one place for generations. Once you have the township, you have a treasure trove of potential records to search, usually in Ireland itself, in the parish churches and the national archives. It may open up your Ir...
"Dogs have up to 300 million scent sensors in their noses, compared to humans, who only have 6 million," the American Kennel Club says on its website. While the encounter might be perfectly fine for the dog, you don't have to sit there while he sniffs away at their lower half. ...
Fortunately, there is a bright side: Even the most challenging experiences during your gap year will subtly shape you into a more flexible, adaptable, and all-around laid-back person. When things don't go your way, you won't be as inclined to lose it when you get home because…that's...
The foods we eat are a lot like seeds, which need to be planted into healthy soils (our digestive systems) in order to grow and bear fruit. We also have gut microflora and various other intestinal elements that act as “water” and “sunlight” to support a bounteous “yield.” In this...
Murray applied to work in Dublin in 2015 and moved to Ireland the following year. “I actually arrived at St. Patrick’s Day of 2016. It was a very long day, as you can imagine, I was very tired,” says Murray, adding that he “didn’t really get much out of the experience” of...