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.
Irish words litter New York slang
How a 1,200-year-old ancient book was unearthed from a Tipp bog and became a museum treasure
On This Day: John Barry, the Irish "Father of the American Navy," dies in 1803
TG4 doc unveils Irish settlers' diverse roles in Native American history
Find out the meaning behind your Irish surname - Part III
O'Doherty's 17th-century rebellion: A turning point in Gaelic Ireland
On This Day: Irish MP Tom Kettle dies during Battle of the Somme
Murphy still reigns as Ireland's most popular surname after a century on top
Sir John Gorman: Co Tyrone WWII hero's brave actions against the Germans
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 "Now we're in a position to say to America: you come to Ireland"
- 8 Inspiring Irish and Irish American quotes
- 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
