Vikings brought Amerindian to Iceland 1,000 years ago: study. The first Native American to arrive in Europe may have been a woman brought to Iceland by the Vikings more than 1,000 years ago, a study by Spanish and Icelandic researchers suggests.
The findings boost widely-accepted theories, based on Icelandic medieval texts and a reputed Viking settlement in Newfoundland in Canada, that the Vikings reached the American continent several centuries before Christopher Columbus travelled to the "New World. " Spain's CSIC scientific research institute said genetic analysis of around 80 people from a total of four families in Iceland showed they possess a type of DNA normally only found in Native Americans or East Asians.
"It was thought at first that (the DNA) came from recently established Asian families in Iceland," CSIC researcher Carles Lalueza-Fox was quoted as saying in a statement by the institute. The lineage found, named C1e, is also mitochondrial, which means that the genes were introduced into Iceland by a woman. (c) 2010 AFP. Irish myth for Halloween / Samhain. Samhain is the ancient Irish festival that became Halloween as we know it and its because of these Irish roots that we have plenty of Halloween-worthy Irish legends and myths.
The Celts believed the year was divided into two parts, the lighter half in the summer and the darker half in the winter. Samhain, or Halloween as it is now called, was the division between these halves. The Celts believed that the veil between our world and the otherworld was thinnest at this time. Oíche Shamhna (October 31) is Halloween and Lá na Marbh (November 1) is the Day of the Dead, or All Saints Day when those who have passed away are remembered. Read more: How Féile Na Marbh or 'Feast of the Dead' became Halloween. What do Ireland’s county names mean? A short history of what's behind Irish county names.
Ireland’s long history of native kingdoms, which were supplanted by assorted invaders (Vikings, Norse, English, golf-playing American tourists) has had a profound effect on the country’s place names. Check out these English translations of Irish county names, as well as their meanings: Antrim / Aontroim Ulster – Established c. 1400, the name translates to “lone ridge” or “lone dwelling.” Armagh / Ard Mhacha Ulster – Established c. 1584, the name means “Macha’s height.” Carlow / Ceatharlach. Irish genealogy resources made available for free online. Irish birth and marriage certificates from as far back as 1864 are now available for free online, while death certificates between 1878 and 1968 are also accessible.
A plethora of Irish genealogy records were made available online thanks to a joint initiative from the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, in 2019. Read More: Irish ancestry unearthed - every census since 1926 online A wealth of historical registers of marriages, births, and deaths are available to view for free on the website Irish Genealogy and covers births from 1864 to 1918, deaths from 1878 to 1968, and marriages from 1864 to 1943. The new additions include deaths in 1967 and 1968, births in 1917 and 1918, and marriages from 1864 to 1869 and 1942 to 1943, meaning that those looking to delve into their family’s history online can now go deeper than ever before.
Read More: Millions more Irish birth, marriage, and death records free online. Ancient bones reveal Irish are not Celts after all. The bones could alter how we think about Irish ancestry. iStock The chance discovery of ancient bones under an Irish pub in County Antrim in the mid-2000s has cast doubt over whether Irish people are actually related to the ancient Celts at all.
In 2006, Bertie Currie was clearing land to make a driveway for McCuaig's Bar on Rathlin Island off Antrim when he noticed a large, flat stone buried beneath the surface. The Lost City of Atlantis is Ireland. The Neolithic tomb of Newgrange, in the Boyne Valley, County Meath.
Getty Researchers at an Irish university claim they have found proof that Ireland is the Lost City of Atlantis. Keystone University Ireland released a YouTube video last week, entitled "Atlantis Ireland," that provides thousands of pieces of evidence that allegedly prove that the famous mythological city was actually located on the Emerald Isle. The video claims that the neolithic tomb at Newgrange in the Boyne Valley is, in fact, the famed temple of Atlantis and one of the oldest temples on earth as a result. The researchers state that Atlantis Ireland was devastated by a huge tsunami triggered by a comet that hit earth over 11,000 years ago.
Sacred Celtic holidays and festivals still celebrated today. The most important Celtic holidays celebrated throughout the year include Imbolc, or St.
Brigid's Day, which is celebrated on February 1.Getty Images Mark your calendars - these dates are rooted in Celtic tradition. The history of Irish Christmas traditions. A look at some of the lingerings traditions of an Irish ChristmasGetty Images A look at some of the uniquely Irish traditions that are still observed around Christmas time These days, we talk about how Christmas has become too commercialized.
100 Irish first names and their meanings. Here are today's 100 most popular Irish language baby names, with their meanings and pronunciations - 50 girl names and 50 boy names.
See if yours made the cut, or peruse the list for some inspiration! US family proves you can make a successful move to Ireland. A recent trip home to visit friends and family in the U.S. only served to affirm the belief of Irish-American couple Tim and Kristina O’Toole that they made the right decision to move their young family to Ireland eight years ago.
Some people thought the O’Tooles were crazy when they announced they were moving to Ireland in 2011 from Connecticut. At the time the Irish economy was in dire straits after the property crash three years earlier, and far more people were moving in the opposite direction. But the O'Toole's had no second thoughts. Nw they belong in Ireland. Irish charms, spells to mark Halloween and World Magic Day. Did you know that October 31 is not just Halloween, but also World Magic Day 2019? We’ve put together a list of ancient charms and spells based on this Irish magic.
Whether you are seeking a spell for love, luck, or healing, emotional charms, or even potency, these charms and spells will have something for you. Irish love spell On the night of a full moon, walk to a spot beneath your beloved's bedroom window. Do the Irish have Viking DNA? Yes, the Irish have Viking DNA. iStock Yes, the Irish do have Viking DNA and are also more prone to certain diseases, DNA tests show.
A new “DNA map” of the Emerald Isle reveals that the Viking raiders intermingled with local women far more than was previously thought. Irish names that are most mispronounced in America. What?! Really? Irish Ancestors. Top 5 Essential Free Irish Genealogical Sites - Bespoke Genealogy. Irishgenealogy.ie Website This site is run by the Irish Ministry of Culture and is really important for people with Irish ancestry as it contains: • Searchable images for the whole of Ireland (including the North) of births 1864-1916; marriages 1870 to 1941 (Northern Ireland to 1922 only) and deaths 1878 to 1966 (Northern Ireland to 1922 only).
More images are being scanned and eventually marriages will go back to 1845 and deaths to 1864, so keep checking back. This is really is a big deal as you have to pay for these types of images in Scotland, England and Wales. • Some church records are also available on this site; see this page For a list of what is available. Family Search Website. Free Irish genealogy resource availabel online today. Free Irish genealogy resource available to all online. Getty A plethora of additional Irish genealogy records has been made available online thanks to a joint initiative from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. A wealth of historical registers of marriages, births, and deaths are available to view for free at www.irishgenealogy.ie, covering births from 1864 to 1918, deaths from 1878 to 1968 and marriages from 1864 to 1943.
The new additions include deaths in 1967 and 1968, births in 1917 and 1918 and marriages from 1864 to 1869 and 1942 to 1943, meaning that those looking to delve into their family’s history online can now go deeper than ever before. The death certificate of poet Patrick Kavanagh, who died in 1967, is now freely accessible to the public through the extensive records, as is the death certificate of novelist Walter Macken who also passed away in 1967. Poet Patrick Kavanagh. Irish Surname Maps.