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 surprising history hiding behind every O'Brien, McGrath and Murphy
The Irish influence on Labor Day in the US
Tracing your Irish ancestry - The O'Connor Clan
New findings reveal Taylor Swift’s Irish family love story?
This lovely Irish name that was popular 35 years ago was given to just three babies last year
Find out the meaning behind your Irish surname - Part II
The Irish surname Casey, from ancient watchful septs to O'Casey's stage
Old hand-colored photos of Ireland’s heritage sites give glimpse into past
How to make Irish soda farls, the North's beloved breakfast bread
Most read
- 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 Irish American Hollywood star Grace Kelly remembered on anniversary of her death
- 4 Is Biden an Irish name?
- 5 The Joyce clan of Galway, from Norman settlers to creators of the beloved Claddagh ring
- 6 Inspiring Irish and Irish American quotes
- 7 "Now we're in a position to say to America: you come to Ireland"
- 8 A nine-month journey for the Irish soul you haven't quite met yet
- 9 From Spanish Armada to World War II, explore the Wild Atlantic Way's sunken ships
History
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
Irish American Hollywood star Grace Kelly remembered on anniversary of her death
Genealogy
