
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.

WATCH: All the Irish words you need to know for Halloween
Who is your Irish patron saint?
Ireland's native Hazel Tree, rooted in history and mythology
Rare Irish baby names that deserve their time in the spotlight
Columbus was a mass killer and the father of the slave trade
Did St. Brendan arrive in America before Christopher Columbus?
On This Day: Edward Bruce, the last High King of Ireland, dies in 1318
This 'new' Irish baby name has had a sudden spike in popularity
Ancient Irish myths that invoke the spirit of Samhain
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- 5 Baileys Irish Cream and Irish whiskey cocktail recipe
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- 8 Old Head Golf Links in Kinsale wins Visit Cork 2024 Green Award
- 9 July 4th recipe for firecracker shrimp
History

Ireland’s Titanic: The tragic sinking of the RMS Leinster in 1918
On This Day: The Irish Crown Jewels disappear from Dublin Castle in 1907
WATCH: An incredible tram ride through 1901 Belfast
WATCH: Irish dance of yesteryear, amazing historic footage
The Irish and Irish American signatories of the Declaration of Independence
Genealogy
