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.
The best stories from Irish mythology
Did the ancient Celts practice human sacrifice?
The ancient Irish myth Children of Lir, the basis for Swan Lake
Why the Irish Love a Freebie and How Incentives Have Evolved
Who is the Irish demon girl from ancient myths and legends?
A hard Christmas it was in London in the 1960s
The history behind Ireland’s ancient Druids
Irish Legend: The Song of Fionuala of the Children of Lir
This 19th century poem will remind you why you're proud to be Irish
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- 6 The Joyce clan of Galway, from Norman settlers to creators of the beloved Claddagh ring
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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
