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Paul McCartney's Irish roots

Paul McCartney, the Beatles star who went on to write "Give Ireland Back to the Irish," has strong Irish roots.

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The fascinating history of Ché Guevara’s Irish ancestry

A genealogist explores how Ché Guevara, a major figure of the Cuban Revolution, held Irish roots in County Galway.

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Éireann’s exiles - reconciling generations of secrets and separations

Going on a genealogical quest in County Meath, from the Great Hunger to Maureen O'Hara, "The Big House" and scandals.

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Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain was so proud of his Irish roots

"When we toured Ireland, we played in Cork and the entire day I walked around in a daze. I'd never felt more spiritual in my life".

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This map takes the guesswork out of your Irish genealogy research

If you have a common last name finding what county your ancestors are from is crucial.

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The most famous people in the world with Irish roots

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

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What baby names were most popular in Ireland a century ago?

Have popular Irish baby names changed over the years?

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JFK's strong Irish roots hail from in Limerick, Fermanagh, Cork and Clare

John F. Kennedy has roots from all over Ireland, not just Wexford, as was thought back in the '60s.

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Ten signs you have Irish ancestors

So, you’re sure your ancestors came from the Emerald Isle?

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Plan a heritage tour of your ancestors' hometown with Legacy Tree Genealogists

A Custom Heritage Travel Plan with locations of your ancestors’ homes, churches, and other life events, will help create an incredible and unique journey back to Ireland.

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Singing in the Rain" star, Gene Kelly was hugely proud of his Irish roots

"He was very proud of being Irish...he really felt his Irish roots were at the core of his being."

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Marilyn Monroe's ancestral clan has Irish link, DNA project confirms

Marilyn Monroe's ancestral Clan Munro has been found to have a direct link to Ireland.

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5,000 year old DNA reveals the surprising origins of the Irish

Research published in 2015 delivered proof of Irish people's ancient connections to the Middle East and Russia.

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Genealogists share tips on how to pinpoint where your ancestors lived in Ireland

Kate and Mike Lancor of Old Friends Genealogy, based in New Hampshire, share some tips for researching your Irish ancestors.

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Are you Irish? These are the best ways to begin researching your Irish roots

Always thought you had Irish heritage but weren’t 100% certain? Here are some of the best ways to begin your Irish family research.

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Top 12 things you don’t know about Irish names

From spellings to origins, some top facts about Irish names.

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Family Heritage Month - When Barack Obama’s Irish ancestor from County Offaly was discovered

Fulmoth Kearney, Barack Obama’s Irish ancestor from Moneygall, Co Offaly, was identified and memorialized more than 130 years after his death.

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Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury's Irish roots

The two-time world heavyweight champion, the self-proclaimed "Gypsy King", has close ties with Galway.

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Family Heritage Month - Professor discovers the long-hidden dark secrets of her Irish family

Princeton Professor unearths the sad “half-life” her family was condemned to due to the “wicked ideals of morality, propriety, and respectability.”

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Ancient Irish spells and charms to celebrate Halloween

Ancient Irish spells, charms, potions for love, wealth, and prosperity!

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Family Heritage Month - DNA test reveals truth for one man after Irish nuns lied

Maine man Kevin Battle traced his mother using a DNA test but was lied to by Irish Catholic Nuns about his past.

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Some myths of the "Celts" exposed by the science of DNA

Milesians not Irish founder - We have been taught for a few generations that the Irish descend from the Celts.

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Guess the only state in the US where an Irish last name ranks in the top 3

Smith, Johnson, and Anderson are among the top surnames in almost every US state.

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How a DNA test led a Chicago woman to find family ties to Mrs O’Leary of the Great Fire fame

A DNA test revealed to Chicago woman Cindy O’Gara, that her biological father was the great-grandson of Catherine O’Leary’s eldest child, Mary O’Leary Scully.

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Want to learn more about your Irish family? This genealogy book has the answers

Ancestor Network's new edition of "Sources for Irish Family History" is now available as an e-book, making it even easier to access the genealogy guide.

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Paul McCartney's Irish roots

The fascinating history of Ché Guevara’s Irish ancestry

Éireann’s exiles - reconciling generations of secrets and separations

Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain was so proud of his Irish roots

This map takes the guesswork out of your Irish genealogy research

The most famous people in the world with Irish roots

What baby names were most popular in Ireland a century ago?

JFK's strong Irish roots hail from in Limerick, Fermanagh, Cork and Clare

Ten signs you have Irish ancestors

Plan a heritage tour of your ancestors' hometown with Legacy Tree Genealogists

Singing in the Rain" star, Gene Kelly was hugely proud of his Irish roots

Marilyn Monroe's ancestral clan has Irish link, DNA project confirms

5,000 year old DNA reveals the surprising origins of the Irish

Genealogists share tips on how to pinpoint where your ancestors lived in Ireland

Are you Irish? These are the best ways to begin researching your Irish roots

Top 12 things you don’t know about Irish names

Family Heritage Month - When Barack Obama’s Irish ancestor from County Offaly was discovered

Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury's Irish roots

Family Heritage Month - Professor discovers the long-hidden dark secrets of her Irish family

Ancient Irish spells and charms to celebrate Halloween

Family Heritage Month - DNA test reveals truth for one man after Irish nuns lied

Some myths of the "Celts" exposed by the science of DNA

Guess the only state in the US where an Irish last name ranks in the top 3

How a DNA test led a Chicago woman to find family ties to Mrs O’Leary of the Great Fire fame

Want to learn more about your Irish family? This genealogy book has the answers

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Urgent GoFundMe launched for Irish mother's life-saving treatment

Firework disaster in Galway heralds Halloween warnings

COVID live updates: Only 11 ICU beds available in Ireland as hospitalizations rise

3,000-year-old baby skeleton discovered at the Irish birthplace of Halloween

Liam Neeson “filled with horror” over Tuam Babies, to go ahead with major film

Brian Cox, aka Logan Roy on “Succession”, gets his Irish up

The infamous murder of an Irish beauty, Colleen Bawn

Original Irish Jack-o-Lanterns made of turnips were truly terrifying

Ten signs you have Irish ancestors

5,000 year old DNA reveals the surprising origins of the Irish

Irish theater is back - Kevin Barry's Autumn Royal comes to the NYC stage

Brian Cox, aka Logan Roy on “Succession”, gets his Irish up

Original Irish Jack-o-Lanterns made of turnips were truly terrifying

Interesting facts about the Irish and Halloween

This Month in History: Seamus Heaney wins Nobel Prize for Literature

How to have the best, spookiest Halloween of your life in Ireland

The seafood tour with Bantry Bay Boat Hire, County Cork

Connemara community launch competition to win a dream holiday to Ireland

Irish-American family converting buses into RVs in honor of late son

Visit the Armada House, Kinsale, County Cork

Start to feel festive with this Christmas Gift Guide from Carrolls Irish Gifts

What you're missing out on in Ireland of the Welcomes magazine

GIVEAWAY: Win clothes from Niall Horan's favorite Irish athleisure brand

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