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Discover the remarkable thousand-year journey of the Ahern family, from medieval Irish horse lords to American success stories. Across ten centuries, their path reflects the story of Ireland itself-marked by courage, loss, and renewal. Historian Sean Kelly traces the Ahern name from the ancient kingdom of Éile through conquest, famine, and emigration to the thriving Irish-American communities of Boston and beyond. This is not a list of ancestors but a living chronicle. Kelly brings each generation to life: Gaelic riders defending their lands, families enduring the Great Famine, and emigrants who crossed the Atlantic to rebuild their dreams. Their perseverance shaped new lives in a changing world while keeping the heart of Ireland alive. A valuable resource for Ahern descendants, genealogy researchers, and anyone drawn to the enduring Irish spirit. Includes practical research advice for uncovering your own roots. From the castles of Cork and Kerry to the streets of America, The Aherns: A Thousand Years of Irish Heritage celebrates a family that carried its name, its faith, and its pride across the centuries. Your Irish heritage awaits.

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