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 old Irish curses to hex an enemy with a smile
How to pronounce Caoilfhinn, the name of the new Rose of Tralee
A history of mashed potatoes… and it's not Irish
How many places named Belfast are there in the US?
"The most amazing thing" - Hunter Biden reflects on his and his dad's official visit to Ireland
Rare Irish girl’s name given to only 6 babies last year would suit a Leo perfectly
How nine Irish surnames traveled from ancient clans to modern America
The most popular Irish boys’ name 50 years ago is a name we forgot was Irish
When the Blasket Islanders were evacuated to mainland in 1953
Most read
- 1 Your complete guide to Irish passport and citizenship through descent
- 2 Forty-six years ago today Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks, fueled by Irish pride
- 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 Inspiring Irish and Irish American quotes
- 8 "Now we're in a position to say to America: you come to Ireland"
- 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
