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.
How did Saint Patrick die?
Inspiring quotes from Irish heroes for International Women's Day
WATCH: Fall in love with vintage yet vibrant Derry in this 1968 travelogue
The National Famine Way Roadshow crossing the country in March
Was your family shanty or lace curtain Irish? It’s important
Woman urges people to stop using well-known Irish name with unfortunate meaning
Irish woman’s poem of emigration will stir your heart
Ancient Celtic symbols and their meanings
Dubliner adopted to New York at birth reunites with Irish family 63 years later
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- 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 "Now we're in a position to say to America: you come to Ireland"
- 8 Inspiring Irish and Irish American quotes
- 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
