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.
In Irish tradition, a Leap Year means the ladies get to propose!
Facts you should know about Guinness before St. Patrick's Day
WATCH: Irish dance of yesteryear, amazing historic footage
On This Day: The first burial took place at Glasnevin Cemetery in 1832
The history behind some of Ireland's most famous symbols
WATCH: Co Leitrim locals dance at the crossroads for St. Patrick's Day 1953
The Irish contribution to Major League Baseball
On This Day: Irish Famine writer William Carleton is born
How your Irish ancestors traditionally upheld Lent
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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
