Every holiday season, U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 200 home fires that started with lighted trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Electrical problems caused one-third of these incidents. Fortunately, these fires are not common, but…
Spotlight on Mary Erwin and the Clan Irwin Association In this interview, we sat down with Mary Erwin, dedicated leader of the Clan Irwin Association, to explore the rich history and vibrant traditions of Clan Irwin. Mary shares insights into the…
Jason Irvin, member of Clan Irwin Association is an athlete competing in the Highland Games at CelticFest on the Rez, held at Bobby Cleveland Park, on the shores of beautiful Ross Barnett Reservoir, Brandon, MS, October 13, 2024. Jason finished…
The discovery, made by a National Geographic team 100 years after the mountaineer vanished with George Mallory, could add new clues to one of the great unsolved adventure mysteries of all time. By Grayson Schaffer October 11, 2024 When they…
Did you know? Reprinted from The Scottish Banner October 2024.
Scottish Family History Societies At least ten clans and families maintain their own stand-alone museums and history centers in Scotland. Another option is to utilize the many family history centers that have been established throughout Scotland. These centers play a…
ANECESTORS I recently read a post on Facebook that I am sure some of you may have seen. In fact, I shared it on the Clan Irwin Association page. The post was titled, “Ancestral Mathematics”. I was not able to…
Are the Irwins of Irish or Scottish origin? Well…..the simple answer is “yes”. We are both. But the big question is where the clan originated. We know that many Scots immigrated to Ireland before going on to America, Canada, etc.,…
ONLINE SECURITY TIPS: ARE YOU PROTECTED? Since reaching retirement age, I have noticed that I have been overwhelmed with scam calls and emails trying to obtain my personal information. What these scammers will come up with is impressive, everything from…
Famous Irwins/Erwins/Ervins/Irvins/Irvings, etc. Recently I began reading the past editions of the Holly Leaf Chronicle. The first one was distributed back in the first quarter of 1976. It was primarily written by the Association’s first Chairman, Ralph Irwin. He must’ve…
