Roots
IrishCentral’s repository of everything to do with your Irish roots – from Irish history, your ancestors, your Irish name, to ancient myth, legend and folklore.
On This Day: Irish literary legend Brendan Behan is born in 1923
WATCH: Irish trad session in NYC's legendary Paddy Reilly’s more than 30 years ago
The top ten Irish outlaws and gangsters
Muckross House: A shining jewel on the Emerald Isle
The Legend of Brigid
On This Day: Michael Collins exacts revenge on John “Shankers” Ryan
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EVENT: Embrace the beauty of St. Brigit with Woman's Spirit Ireland tomorrow
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