Irish Genealogy, Ancestry, & Family History Resources

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Be like Liam Neeson! Plant your family heritage tree in Ireland

Acting legend Liam Neeson is first to plant a grove of trees to honor his departed family with IrishHeritageTree.com.

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Genetic mapping reveals ancestry between Ireland and Scotland

For St. Andrew's Day, Scotland's official national day, we take a look at The Genetic Landscape of Scotland and the Isles.

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Irish ancestors of Kennedy, Reagan, Obama and Biden emigrated within 10 years of each other

There have been five presidents with Irish heritage since 1960.

Genealogy

Collect your Irish family history around the Thanksgiving dinner table

Surrounded by your loved ones on Thanksgiving this year seize the opportunity to mind your family’s memories and pick up and record some genealogy gold – family lore.

Roots

Online database of Irish family names explains Ireland's surnames and their origins

Ever wondered where your Irish surname came from?

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Surname study uncovers roots of Irish surnames

Study launched in 2016 delved into the history of Irish surnames looking back as far as the 11th century.

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WATCH: Trinity's 1641 Depositions are a game-changer for Irish genealogy hunters

Celebrating ten years, the 1641 Depositions Project, provides a unique window into everyday life in 17th-century Ireland.

Genealogy

Embracing your Irish heritage - how to get started finding your Irish roots

MyHeritage helps you build your family tree while providing access to billions of records to help you connect with your Irish roots.

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Hollywood star Olivia Wilde’s Irish roots

Olivia Wilde spent her childhood summers in County Waterford.

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IrishCentral readers’ favorite Irish names for boys or girls

A fantastic mix of Irish names that are perfect for both boys and girls!

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IrishCentral readers’ favorite Irish names for boys

A stunning mix of Irish names for boys, chosen by you, our readers!

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250k Irish names online on new database

Tracing the records of your Irish ancestors just got a whole lot easier!

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Long journey home: 170 years later an American family reconnects with their Irish island roots

170 years after their ancestor departed from the Ballygill area of Rathlin Island, all 18 members of the Black family journeyed from America to Ireland to reconnect with their Irish roots.

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IrishCentral readers’ 30 favorite Irish names for girls

A beautiful mix of Irish names for girls, chosen by you, our readers!

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Some of the most popular Irish surnames in the US, explained

From Murphy to O'Connor - the popular Irish family names now big names in the United States.

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How my orphaned father rediscovered his Irish family

Kathleen Maloney writes of her Irish American father's chance reconnection with his family.

Genealogy

All of Ireland’s Catholic Church records available online

Parish records considered the most important source of information on Irish family history before the 1901 Census.

Genealogy

What Irish baby names were popular 100 years ago?

Have popular Irish baby names changed over the years?

Culture

These are the most popular baby names in Northern Ireland

Some notable Irish language names were among the most popular baby names in Northern Ireland in 2018.

Events

Trinity online seminar examines "Voices of the Past: Celebrating our Legacy"

Former president Mary McAleese will be among those discussing the voices of Ireland's past and stories for the future in a research showcase from the 1641 Depositions Project.

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