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.
Paul McCartney's Irish heritage helped frame his new book
Was John F. Kennedy’s mistress killed because she knew too much?
How Irish food may have played a role in one of the first Thanksgivings
Robert F. Kennedy thought JFK was killed because of him
On This Day: Easter Rising leader Joseph Mary Plunkett was executed
A Mayo father's plea for passage to America for his daughters a century ago
Dresser and Folklore Calendar gives glimpse into the heart of traditional Irish homes
“Thank god that I’m home” - Irish emigrant celebrates 100th birthday in Co Mayo
Irish-American Marine was the first to receive Medal of Honor during Vietnam War
Most read
- 1 On This Day: Ernest Ball, composer of "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," was born
- 2 "The whole thing was completely out of control" - Passenger describes Dublin to Ibiza flight hell
- 3 Tuam excavation: Remains of more than 20 coffined infants recovered
- 4 Odds reveal three favourites for 2026 Rose of Tralee
- 5 Psychiatric evaluation ordered for man charged after serious assault in Co Waterford church
- 6 Derry designer announces major Dior fashion show in Dublin
- 7 Billionaire Peter Thiel's group takes legal action over axed Powerscourt conference
- 8 Have you got one? Rare Irish coin now worth a staggering €15,000
- 9 Navigating nationalism and neutrality: Irish-American opinion and the 1916 Rising
History
On This Day: Ernest Ball, composer of "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," was born
“We choose to go to the moon” - Recalling JFK’s speech on anniversary of the moon landing
On This Day: IRA bombs in London kill 11 people, seven horses in 1982
On This Day: Muhammad Ali fights Al "Blue" Lewis at Dublin's Croke Park
Eliza O'Conor Sloane: Uncovering hidden women's history
Genealogy
