Irish Genealogy, Ancestry, & Family History Resources

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - the McCabe Clan

Find out more about the story of the McCabe name, its famous clan members, and other interesting facts.

History

Irish population was in serious decline before the Vikings arrived

It has long been assumed that the population of Ireland grew steadily until it was devastated by the Great Famine but now we know why.

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Brennan Clan

Find out more about the story of the Brennan name, its famous clan members, and other interesting facts.

Genealogy

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.

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The O'Sullivan Clan

Find out the origin of the Irish family name O'Sullivan, its famous members, and other interesting facts.

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Duffy Clan

Explore the history of the Duffy name: its family crest, coat of arms, and famous clan members.

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Smith Clan

Interested in the history behind your Irish family name? Find out more about the Smith clan.

Genealogy

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.

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Kennedy clan

Check out the history of the Kennedy name, its family crest and coat of arms, famous clan members, and other interesting facts.

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - the Moynahan Clan

Find out more about the story of the Moynahan name, its famous clan members, and other interesting facts.

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Byrne Clan

Find out more about the story of the Byrne name, its famous clan members, and other interesting facts.

Roots

Online database explains Ireland's surnames and their origins

Ever wondered where your Irish surname came from?

Roots

Irish American woman discovers five siblings in New York through DNA test

Caryn McCabe, who was placed for adoption by her Irish mother, has recently discovered her five siblings, who all live nearby to each other on Long Island.

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Harrington clan

Interested in the history behind your Irish family name? Find out more about the Harrington clan.

Genealogy

DNA study reveals impact that Vikings' Irish slaves had on Iceland

Genetic research offers an insight into the fate of thousands of ancient Irish women enslaved by the Vikings.

Roots

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The O'Brien Clan

Interested in the history behind your Irish family name? Find out more about the O'Brien clan.

Genealogy

Irish DNA goes back to Vikings as well as Niall of the Nine Hostages

A group of residents in County Mayo discovered that they not only have the blood of an ancient high king but a little Viking too, thanks to a National Geographic study.

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Lynch Clan

Find out more about the story of the Lynch family name, its famous clan members, and other interesting facts.

Genealogy

The O'Neills - Everything you need to know about the Irish family name

Explore the history of the O'Neill name, its family crest, coat of arms, and famous clan members.

Roots

How to find out if there's an Irish language version of your surname

The online database Sloinne can help you learn about the Irish language version of your surname.

Genealogy

Three Irish siblings reunited after more than 50 years thanks to DNA tests

“Just to actually look into their eyes and just see – is there a similar person looking back at you? At least someone else will have something in common with me.”

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Ryan clan

Find out more about the story of the Ryan name, its famous clan members, and other interesting facts.

Roots

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Murphy clan

Explore the history of the Murphy name, its family crest, coat of arms, and famous clan members.

Find out the meaning behind your Irish surname - Part III

Ever wondered about the history of your Irish surname? You can find your Irish surname's meaning and origin in this comprehensive list, letters N - W.

Genealogy

All about the Irish surname O'Hara

Members of the O'Hara clan include archbishops, writers, and movie stars. Do you have O'Haras in your life? Here's their history.

Genealogy

Tracing your Irish ancestry - the McCabe Clan

Irish population was in serious decline before the Vikings arrived

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Brennan Clan

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

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The O'Sullivan Clan

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Duffy Clan

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Smith Clan

Surname study uncovers roots of Irish surnames

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Kennedy clan

Tracing your Irish ancestry - the Moynahan Clan

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Byrne Clan

Online database explains Ireland's surnames and their origins

Irish American woman discovers five siblings in New York through DNA test

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Harrington clan

DNA study reveals impact that Vikings' Irish slaves had on Iceland

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The O'Brien Clan

Irish DNA goes back to Vikings as well as Niall of the Nine Hostages

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Lynch Clan

The O'Neills - Everything you need to know about the Irish family name

How to find out if there's an Irish language version of your surname

Three Irish siblings reunited after more than 50 years thanks to DNA tests

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Ryan clan

Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Murphy clan

Find out the meaning behind your Irish surname - Part III

All about the Irish surname O'Hara

Opinion

Niall O'Dowd

Politics

Entertainment

Food & Drink

Congressman tells Prime Minister that Good Friday Agreement cannot be undermined

Christmas comes early! New York’s Fitzpatrick’s delighted to welcome back guests

COVID live updates: New treatment approved for COVID patients in NI

Anti-vaxxers remove COVID patient from hospital but he is now deathly ill

When a 1,000-year-old Viking sword was found at Co Cork's Beamish brewery

On this day: "Typhoid Mary" was born in County Tyrone

Tracing your Irish ancestry - the McCabe Clan

May the Road Rise Up to Meet You - the story behind the traditional Irish blessing

Irish women who lived as men in the US Civil War, British Army

When a 1,000-year-old Viking sword was found at Co Cork's Beamish brewery

Saoirse Ronan on rehearsing for London stage performance in “The Tragedy of Macbeth”

“Belfast” star Caitriona Balfe recalls growing up on the Northern Ireland border

May the Road Rise Up to Meet You - the story behind the traditional Irish blessing

Nine words that are different in Ireland and America

World Gratitude Day - Express your gratitude with these Irish phrases

This luxurious Galway manor is the Irish vacation rental of your dreams

Christmas comes early! New York’s Fitzpatrick’s delighted to welcome back guests

What's your Irish County? County Kilkenny

The undeniable Irish influence on The Lord of the Rings

Shannon Airport welcomes return of United's direct service from Newark

GIVEAWAY: Get set for winter with Gym+Coffee's RE: CONNECT Collection

Women's Friendship Day: Show you care with this thoughtful Irish present

Celebrating 10 years of The Irish Store with 10 days of unmissable deals!

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History

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Opinion

Niall O'Dowd

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