Irish Genealogy, Ancestry, & Family History Resources

Become your family's storyteller, Seanchaí, by starting your genealogy hunt

Jumpstart your Irish roots search now for clues in old suitcases. An author's tips and tricks to gathering your family's story.

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Quinn Clan

Here are some interesting facts about the Irish last name Quinn, including its history, family crest, coat of arms, and famous clan members.

Genealogy

Dublin family reunion after 54-year-old American woman discovers she's Irish

"Carol confronted her mother, who admitted that the man who raised her was not her biological father."

History

Workhouse records reveal rural Ireland’s harsh past

On July 31, 1838, the Poor Law was introduced to Ireland. The hardship of the souls who sought salvation from disease and starvation are graphically illustrated through the records of the time.

Genealogy

500k Irish names recorded in New York almshouse ledgers dating back to 1700s

The collection contains records for individuals admitted to almshouses between 1758 and 1952 in New York City and has nearly half a million Irish names listed.

Genealogy

What you should know about the history of your Irish surname

A common Irish name may be the earliest recorded surname recorded in all of Europe! Irish surnames have quite a history.

Genealogy

How to trace your Irish roots using this traditional Irish naming pattern

This traditional naming pattern once used in Ireland could be a useful tool when trying to fill in the gaps of your Irish roots.

Genealogy

Eleven early Hollywood stars with Irish roots

They set the Hollywood standards: they were talented, glamorous and influential. And they were Irish.

Roots

Could you stand to inherit a Northern Irish woman’s unclaimed estate?

Any relatives of the late Joanna Lynch, born in Northern Ireland in 1917, are encouraged to come forward to claim her estate before it gets turned over to British possession.

Entertainment

Jerry O’Connell plans trip to Ireland to explore his Irish roots

The Irish American star, who has visited his maternal Irish family in Belfast, says he now wants to find his O'Connell family in Cork.

Genealogy

Irish genealogy gold! Jameson whiskey releases 100 years of employee records online

More than one million Jameson employee records have been released and are now free to access online for the month of July.

Roots

WATCH: Conan O’Brien’s DNA test says he’s 100% Irish, stuns his doctor

Irish American funnyman Conan O'Brien said the results of his DNA test shocked his doctor.

Genealogy

Check out these four new Irish genealogy online workshops

If you're planning to visit Ireland in the near future to find out more about your Irish ancestors, these workshops are a great source of advice.

History

On This Day: Irish revolutionary Wolfe Tone was born in 1763

Irish revolutionary Theobald Wolfe Tone, posthumously known as Wolfe Tone, was born in Dublin in June 1763. Here, a look at his life.

Roots

Famous people past and present who have Irish grandfathers

You might be surprised to find out these famous folks have a direct link to Ireland through their grandfathers!

Buy Irish

GIVEAWAY: Win a Claddagh Silver Necklace with Celtic DNA Jewelry

Stuart McGrath, a former master sculptor, founded Celtic DNA Jewelry with the dream of designing pieces that embody the ultimate symbol of Irish heritage. He is offering IrishCentral readers a chance to win one of his beautiful Claddagh silver necklace!

Genealogy

Marty Walsh celebrates his Irish roots this Immigrant Heritage Month

Parents of The United States Secretary of Labor, Marty Walsh, hail from County Galway in Ireland.

Food & Drink

A traditional Irish cold weather treat - Dublin coddle recipe

This Irish staple dish dates all the way back to the 1700s.

Finding your United States military Irish for Memorial Day

Memorial Day offers us an opportunity to honor the men and women of the United States military.

News

Illegally adopted Irish woman finally finds birth parents thanks to DNA testing

Margaret Norton hopes her story will help push along a new Irish law that would help adopted people find more information about their biological families.

Genealogy