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.
Vaccines are on their way! Spare a thought for the Irishman who invented the syringe
The Irish maid who witnessed Lizzie Borden's horrific axe murders
The Fenian Beatles - the Fab Four's Irish heritage examined
Death of super-spy George Blake recalls Irishman’s role in his daring escape from British jail
Eleven moments that changed Ireland’s history
100 years of Connelly family patriotism serving the US
How to trace your roots in Ireland - tips on finding your Irish ancestors
The Blackcastle Races - IRA escape from a troop of British soldiers in 1920
The history of Ireland's beloved "Whiskey in the Jar"
Most read
- 1 The apostrophe in Irish names tells a story technology is erasing
- 2 Neven Maguire's apple tart and custard recipe
- 3 Winston Churchill accused De Valera of frolicking with the Germans and Japanese
- 4 Kerry's Valentia Island - a secret at the edge of the world
- 5 The dramatic beauty of County Cavan is just waiting to be uncovered
- 6 Eleven early Hollywood stars with Irish roots
- 7 The magic of Walt Disney’s deep Irish roots
- 8 A journey through the historic pubs of Dublin
- 9 Mishnóc: Handcrafted leather goods in County Galway
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