Questions often arise about the number of people with Scottish names who emigrated from Ireland to North America. Answering this query:- the west coast of Southern Scotland is very close to the north coast of Ireland. At a time when movement along the west side of the country was most easily achieved by boat there [...]
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The Scots Irish or Irish Scots
Posted in Ancestry, Ireland, Names, Uncategorized, tagged Irish, King James I and VI, Plantation of Ireland on March 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Irish Ancestry
Posted in Ancestry, Ireland on January 3, 2010 | 1 Comment »
We had a visit last month from Howard an enthusiastic young Irishman who is starting a business in Ireland operating much like our own does in Scotland. Howard came asking questions and for advice and encouragement. He is very friendly, personable and enthusiastic about what he is offering. – And he enjoyed my soup! We will [...]
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