Exploring Waterford, Ireland – Much More Than Crystal

When you hear the name Waterford, what most often comes to mind is Waterford Crystal. When it comes to County Waterford, Ireland, the world-famous name is indeed a reason to visit, but there is so much more to see in this area on the southeast coast of the Emerald Isle. Here are four spots where […]

The Gathering in Ireland

Are you one of the more than 11 percent of Americans who have Irish ancestry? In this week’s issue of City Weekly, we had an article about tracing Celtic family history and then traveling to Ireland to experience it first-hand. It turns out 2013 is an especially good year to do this, since Ireland is […]

Research Me, I’m Irish

On St. Patrick’s Day weekend, people wear green and proclaim, “Kiss me, I’m Irish.” While for some that’s a stretch, millions of Americans—and many Utahns—who may not have been born on the Emerald Isle can still get in touch with their Celtic heritage by tracing family history back to Ireland and planning a great trip […]

Travel to Ireland to Find Your Celtic Roots

Join Travel Brigade to visit Ireland to find your Celtic ancestors. Many Americans and Canadians have Irish roots and we’ll talk about how you can trace your family history and travel to Ireland to “go back home.” We’ll have interviews with American genealogist David Rencher of FamilySearch.org to learn how to prepare before you go , and […]