Author: Barry O'Connor

Getty Images Tim Walz is aiming to become the next Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris’ presidential running mate Tim Walz is the latest American politician to have their roots traced back to Ireland – but where exactly his ancestors are from is a matter for debate. The 41st governor of Minnesota’s relatives are to said to have hailed from County Wexford. American genealogist Megan Smolenyak, who has been tracking politicians’ roots since Barack Obama first ran for president in 2008, believes his ancestors are from Ferns in the county. However, local genealogists are suggesting it is Kilmore…