The history of the Cowhey (Ó Cobhthaigh) and other related families of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. One American family, strong Irish Pennsylvania roots, and the amazing stories that have shaped our lives.
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This article originally originally appeared here at Small-leaved Shamrock on January 26, 2008. I've reposted it here in honor of Geography Awareness Week.
I am one of 12% of Americans who are reported to have Irish blood in their genes. (I'm sure...
Please join me in celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the Carnival of Irish Heritage & Culture!
Born here at Small-leaved Shamrock on November 6, 2007, we are sixteen editions strong and looking forward to the upcoming 17th edition. A special...
Welcome to the 16th edition of the Carnival of Irish Heritage & Culture. This is a special week for the carnival as we celebrate both our 16th edition and our second anniversary on the web. A special thanks to all of our readers, our commenters, and...
Margaret Foley Cowhey was surely no stranger to the trials of motherhood. She and her husband had ten children. Before she gave birth to those children, she had become mother to at least four children from her husband's previous marriage.
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It was with great interest that I read the article in Rachel Murphy's Irish Family History blog about the rite of churching. "Churching" refers to the visit to the church and corresponding priestly blessing conferred upon a married woman after the...
