Of all things Irish, I especially love...
My lineage! Whilst in Ireland, I traced what I could of my ancestors back to their homeland. My family is 3rd generation Canadian, but that 4th generation (or was it 5th) came over from Ireland. Apparently 'McCaffery' is an altered name, so while I was not able to find much out about that portion of my Irish heritage, I found some things out about my Nanny's side.
Nanny's maiden name was Moran. Interestingly, Moran means 'descendant of great one,' and I couldn't agree more, as Nanny was surely great! Until I reached Ireland, I had prounounced the surname 'More-Anne.' At the coat of arms store in Dublin, the owner told me that in fact it is pronounced 'More-in.' He was able to trace the name to an area that Lex and I had driven through, Sligo. While that was as deep as I got (I did not try to find any distant rellies!), just the experience of having spent time in my ancestral land was satiable to my lineage thirst. That and a pint of Harp, of course!
I love Ireland for many reasons, as you have been reading in the past couple of days, but my heritage is certainly a central reason. My Aunt continues the research of our descendants and keeps us updated. Apparently, she recently discovered that someone living in the US, whom no one in my direct family knows, has a picture of my great-grandfather. I had thought we were all in Canada. Makes the world a little smaller. Perhaps a grand ole' family reunion is in order, on greener pastures! Ireland- here we come!
4 DAYS TILL ST. PATTYS!
(Unless you are following the edict by the bishops of Ireland- they moved St. Patrick's Day this year- all religious celebrations of St. Patrick's Day will be celebrated on the 15th, so as not to conflict with Holy Week. Don't believe me? Check out this link..
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=9917 I say we start celebrating on the 15 and continue through the 17th- who's with me?)
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