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Week 8: Heirloom – A Braided Ring of Gold

March 13, 2024

This week’s story is about a 150+ year old Irish family heirloom. A delicate braided ring of gold from a great-great grandmother. The fragility of the ring and the entwined braids are symbolic of the fragility of the shortened life the couple spent together. … More Week 8: Heirloom – A Braided Ring of Gold

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Week 6: Earning a Living – A Family of Dots & Dashes

February 7, 2024

This is a story about a family that spent 100+ years building the ‘Victorian Internet’ around the globe. Their pioneering and adventurous spirit comes to life in this vivid story. … More Week 6: Earning a Living – A Family of Dots & Dashes

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Week 4: Witness to History – ‘Air’ B&B for the Flying Flapper

January 22, 2024

When two American Aviators land in the ocean off the Azores, an Irish family in Horta shows them true ‘Hospitality’ giving them the clothing off their back…literally. It’s a version of our modern day AirBnB but set in the 1920s. … More Week 4: Witness to History – ‘Air’ B&B for the Flying Flapper

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Week 3: Favourite Photo – The Sands of Time Lead to a Pyramid of Joy!

January 17, 2024

Week 3: Favourite Photo – In the realm of family history, each photograph not only captures a moment in time but also serves as a gateway to undiscovered chapters of our past, waiting to be explored and cherished. … More Week 3: Favourite Photo – The Sands of Time Lead to a Pyramid of Joy!

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