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SUMMER 2014 29 Bowes demonstrated how he used DNA, maps of family distributions in Ireland, and historical texts to trace the probable migration in A.D. 76 of PG Dooley's family from that area of Britain that is now Scotland to the Dooley family's eventual settlement in County Laois. Tony Murphy showed us how historical Irish Ordnance Survey maps could be accessed online to help identify where our Irish ancestors lived. After lunch, the various presenters offered individual assistance to our members to get them started in their Irish family research. We visited Trinity College in Dublin, and saw the Book of Kells, a 1,200-year-old illuminated manuscript of the gospels. We had an evening of Irish music and dancing at the Jameson distillery. The trip concluded with a spectacular farewell dinner at Thomas Prior Hall, where we were treated to Irish songs and music by Ciaran Nagle, one of the three "Irish Tenors," with pianist David Wray and violinist Maria Mason. Throughout the trip, PG Dooley presented each Irish dignitary with a plaque, on which was affixed the SAR International Medal and the new SAR Commodore John Barry medal, as well as engraved text commemorating Irish patriots of the American Revolution. On that final evening together, PG Dooley presented SAR Commodore John Barry medals to everyone on the SAR trip. While traveling on the motor coach throughout Ireland, our expert guides Seán Curran and DeeDee Mestre, told us about the history of Ireland, Irish customs and folklore, and the similarities and differences between our two republics. Thanks to these enthusiastic guides, the trip was a nonstop march through Irish history and an immersion into its amazing culture. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Below left, PG Dooley presenting a plaque to Lord Mayor of Dublin, Oisín Quinn; below right, Dónal Donnelly and PG Dooley at the Crumlin Road Gaol; bottom, SAR farewell dinner at Thomas Prior Hall, Ballsbridge, Dublin. ORDER OF THE FOUNDERS OF NORTH AMERICA 1492-1692 HONOR YOUR ANCESTOR HO FOUNDED NORTH AMERICA Become a Charter Member of the Order of the Founders of North America, 1492-1692. The Order is open to men and women who can prove lineal descent from an ancestor in North America before 1692 or from royalty who contributed to the exploration and settlement of the New World. See our website at www.o-f-n-a.org for membership details