For the many Ryans on the list, you might be interested in this 60 minute film It concerns a Ryan from New South Wales who, using genetic genealogy, has traced her ancestors back through Tipperary to Africa. Go to: http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=563291 and click on the "click to play" under the heading "Our Journey" I haven't watched it all, so it might be a load of rubbish! Peter