Irish Genealogy, Customs & Roots

Raise a glass to Robert Emmet, the Irish rebel leader executed on this day in 1803

This week would be an appropriate time of year to raise a glass to Robert Emmet, especially if you happened to be in Dublin’s Brazen Head Pub.

Culture

Culture

45 or under? We want to learn more about your thoughts on your Irish heritage

You could win two tickets to Ireland! We want you to help us learn about the views and values of Irish in the USA.

Roots

Roots

Three million people in the world are descended from one Irish High King

The incredibly fertile Irish warlord, Niall of the Nine Hostages, is thought to have 3 million descendants worldwide. Could you be one of them?

History

History

Could you help photo detectives track down people in old Irish photos?

National Library of Ireland celebrates its online community, a means of “crowdsourcing for social history.”

History

Short film reveals the terrible history of No Irish Need Apply

Boston man Bill FitzPatrick has found shocking examples of anti-Irish bigotry in 1800s Boston classified ads stating No Irish Need Apply.

Roots

Today marks halfway to St. Patrick’s Day! Here’s how to celebrate

September 17 is here and we’re ready to celebrate halfway to St. Patrick’s Day.

Genealogy

Most famous people in the world with Irish roots

So many famous faces have Irish heritage and here are some that may surprise you

Genealogy

Watch as we take an Ancestry DNA test with help from an expert

Wonder what’s involved in taking an AncestryDNA test? IrishCentral was live in Dublin talking through the process with an expert.

History

Was Easter Rising 1916 martyr Michael Mallin set up by the British?

Happy 104th Birthday Fr Joseph Mallin, son of 1916 martyr. You are right, the British set up your father.

Travel Tips

How to plan the ultimate ancestry trip and trace your roots in Ireland

On your next trip to Ireland, walk in the footsteps of your ancestors and connect with your Irish roots.

Genealogy

Watch as the IrishCentral staff find out our Ancestry DNA results!

Three IrishCentral staff members reveal the results of their Ancestry DNA tests! Who's the most Irish? Where else in the world did our ancestors come from?

History

Arbour Hill, Dublin’s forgotten memorial to the men of 1916

The resting place of 14 of the 16 executed leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising is largely forgotten by the masses.

Culture

An Irish interpretation - what do your dreams mean?

You think you've got some weird stuff floating round your head? Have you met the Irish? What the Irish think your dreams mean.

Entertainment

"The Quiet Man" star Arthur Shields fought in the GPO during the Easter Rising

Beloved Dublin actors and their links to the Easter Rising and the Abbey Theater.

Roots

Eyewitness to 9/11- When Hell Came Calling

Irish journalist Conor Clery reflects on his experience on September 11, 2001, when he made his fear and grief take a back seat to reporting on the horrific day.

Roots

Remembering from afar - 9/11 memorials in Ireland

Many memorials were built after the realization that so many people would not be coming home. There are 5 in Ireland

History

Letters sent home to Ireland from World War I

Review of 'Messines to Carrick Hill: Writing Home From the Great War' by Tom Burke

History

The Irish flag and the Ivory Coast flag - the two most confused flags in the world

Which country's flag has three vertical stripes colored green, white, and orange? Well, the Irish flag and the Ivory Coast flag, of course.

History

Top Irish legends and myths to tell your kids at storytime

Irish mythology and ancient Irish stories and folklore are full of incredible feats, brave warriors such as Fionn Mac Cumhail and epic stories of love that will give an exciting Irish twist to any storytelling session.

History