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[[Image:Rock of Cashel.jpg|thumb]] Ireland has been known by many names throughout time. The first name given to the land was Island of Woods, and this name was given by a warrior of the people of "Nin, son of Bel.” Other names were Eire, Isle of Mists, and Irlanda. It is said that the Greeks called the land Ogygia, which is to say the most ancient land. <br> | |||
== Where did you ancestors come from? == | == Where did you ancestors come from? == | ||
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Many records in a country where your ancestors settled can give you clues about where they lived in Ireland. To learn about these records, click on a country where they settled. | Many records in a country where your ancestors settled can give you clues about where they lived in Ireland. To learn about these records, click on a country where they settled. | ||
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| Australia<br> | | Australia<br> | ||
| New Zealand<br> | | New Zealand<br> | ||
| United States <br> | | United States <br> | ||
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| Canada<br> | | Canada<br> | ||
| Scotland<br> | | Scotland<br> | ||
| Wales<br> | | Wales<br> | ||
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| England<br> | | England<br> | ||
| South America<br> | | South America<br> | ||
| West Indies<br> | | West Indies<br> | ||
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