In this episode of the Letter from Ireland show - we try to answer two questions: "Where did the Irish come from?" as well as "Is Irishness in your Nature or Nurture?"

I wonder if you will agree with some of our conclusions?

What can Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters tell us about your Irish surnames - their origin and evolution down through the years? In this episode, Carina takes looks at Irish surnames through the lens of Jane Austen - specifically her novel "Pride and Prejudice" and then she heads over to the Bronte Sisters in Yorkshire via their origins in County Down in Ireland. Enjoy!