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.
The Irish Fenian invasion of Canada in 1866
What do "Erin go Bragh" and other Irish phrases mean?
On This Day: John F Kennedy, the first Irish American Catholic US President, was born in 1917
A new perspective on my Irish roots, thanks to the Irish Family History Centre at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
When New York was Irish, in summers long ago
Symbol of Ireland: the Irish harp's sweet music and myth
How much did Jackie know about John F. Kennedy’s affairs?
Hidden gem: The beautiful Irish baby girl name that is still rare in Ireland
How the Irish invented the phrase “so long”
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- 1 Your complete guide to Irish passport and citizenship through descent
- 2 Forty-six years ago today Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks, fueled by Irish pride
- 3 The apostrophe in Irish names tells a story technology is erasing
- 4 Irish American Hollywood star Grace Kelly remembered on anniversary of her death
- 5 Is Biden an Irish name?
- 6 The Joyce clan of Galway, from Norman settlers to creators of the beloved Claddagh ring
- 7 Inspiring Irish and Irish American quotes
- 8 "Now we're in a position to say to America: you come to Ireland"
- 9 A nine-month journey for the Irish soul you haven't quite met yet
History
The apostrophe in Irish names tells a story technology is erasing
Forty-six years ago today Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks, fueled by Irish pride
How an Irish maid saved Emily Dickinson's poetry
Help trace the story of the Baron of Broadway, the Irishman who made and lost fortunes
From Spanish Armada to World War II, explore the Wild Atlantic Way's sunken ships
Genealogy
