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.
Central Bank “regrets” editing James Joyce for new commemorative coin
Locals debate whether to feature Margaret Thatcher’s Kerry roots in travel guide
Dublin launches plan for cultural quarter in Parnell Square
Irish American couple renew their vows in their ancestral home as part of the Gathering
Irish photographer does it again - spectacular shot of International Space Station from Co. Sligo – PHOTOS
Dublin college launches online course in exploring the creation of the Irish identity
Famous female bullfighter Patricia McCormick dies at 83 - VIDEO
James Joyce’s grandson describes image on official commemorative coin as an ‘insult’
Riverdance in bid to break world record for longest Irish dancing line to mark The Gathering - VIDEO
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- 7 How the heroic Irish won the American Revolution
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- 9 The Irishman who discovered South Pass and the Oregon Trail
History
On This Day: Winston Churchill ordered Black and Tans into Ireland in 1920
"Most dangerous woman in America" - Mother Jones remembered for a life of labour and defiance
Titanic hero Irishman Thomas Andrews epitomized bravery as ship went down
DNA test led a Chicago woman to find family ties to Mrs. O’Leary of the Great Fire fame
University of Galway launched digital database of Irish American emigrant letters
Genealogy
