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.
4,000-year-old gold necklace recovered from dumpster
The 50 most popular Irish baby boy names – and what they mean
Ancient Sheela na Gigs, Irish statues of women exposing themselves, explained
How a bike ride led to the 100 year legacy of Hanna Hats
This St. Patrick's Day, be a Friend of IrishCentral and together we can support each other
On This Day: Harry Clarke, stained glass artist, is born in Dublin
The intersection of Saint Patrick and paganism in Ireland
St. Patrick’s Breastplate: the prayer of Ireland's patron saint
Ireland's spring equinox and St. Patrick's Day's pagan connection
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- 8 Inspiring Irish and Irish American quotes
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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
