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.
Mum gave son name that celebrates his "Irish heritage" but can’t pronounce it
The Irish American woman who became America's first supermodel
On This Day: Prohibition takes effect in the US in 1919
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Top sites in Ireland where history comes alive
Na ‘banshees’, rógairí agus roinnt scéalta aisteacha ón am atá thart ar fáil sna leabhair seo
Beautiful Irish language terms of endearment for your sweetheart
The story behind Ireland’s four provinces
The meaning behind the famous Irish toast "Sláinte"
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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
