Irish Genealogy, Ancestry, & Family History Resources

Roots

Celebrate your Irish loved ones with Irish Heritage Tree's multiple certificates

Irish Heritage Tree now offers multiple certificates so you can share your dedication with your Irish loved ones near and far.

Genealogy

Exploring Elvis Presley’s Irish roots on his birthday

One historic legal document shows that Elvis Presley's Irish ancestors left Leinster for a new life in America around 1775.

Paul McCartney's Irish roots

Beatles star and the singer-songwriter who penned "Give Ireland Back to the Irish" has strong Irish roots and his people tread a well-worn path as working-class Irish Liverpudlians.

Genetic mapping reveals ancestry between Ireland and Scotland

Ireland and Scotland's common ancestry has been revealed in the findings of a recent genetic mapping project that spans Great Britain and Ireland.

How to trace your roots in Ireland - tips on finding your Irish ancestors

Setting out to discover your Irish ancestry? Here's how to trace your Irish roots in Ireland.

One phone call and Ireland's oral tradition led this Wyoming man to find his Irish roots

An incredible tale of perseverance and local knowledge that led to a wonderful friendship and deep connection.

It's never been easier to explore your family’s Irish roots and history

MyHeritage's Complete Plan provides you full access to MyHeritage and it's 12.6 billion records, 61 million users, and 51 million family trees.

Is Biden an Irish name?

It appears that the surname Biden has no origins in Ireland, despite Joe Biden's proud Irish roots.

This Christmas as you decorate your tree consider planting your Irish roots in Ireland

Across the globe Irish are decorating their Christmas trees for the holidays, why not celebrate your connection to Ireland with Irish Heritage Trees.

The stories of African Irish in Mother and Baby Homes

"We're telling our stories in the hope that the state will learn from this."

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.

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.

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.

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

Ever wondered where your Irish surname came from?

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.

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.

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.

Hollywood star Olivia Wilde’s Irish roots

Olivia Wilde spent her childhood summers in County Waterford.

IrishCentral readers’ favorite Irish names for boys or girls

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

IrishCentral readers’ favorite Irish names for boys

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

250k Irish names online on new database

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

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.