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.
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When British politicians attempted to pass the "Drunkenness (Ireland) Bill" in 1905
100 years ago this week, first IRA hunger striker died during the War of Independence
Was President Kennedy related to Michael Collins?
Ireland's oldest woman shares message of hope on 107th birthday
A real-life horror story of the Irish cannibal who terrorized Australia
Historic spots in Ireland where public executions took place
Prince William’s Earthshot Prize was inspired by John F. Kennedy
Recalling the ancient traditions of Irish funerals this Halloween season
Most read
- 1 On This Day: Titanic struck an iceberg despite receiving warnings
- 2 Fascinating facts about County Mayo
- 3 Try this modern twist on the traditional Irish bread pudding recipe
- 4 Funny phrases Irish use that Americans don’t
- 5 How a white lie saved one Irish woman's life aboard the Titanic
- 6 The men onboard the Titanic who gave up their lives to save women and children
- 7 The reality behind the Irish characters in the 1997 movie "Titanic"
- 8 Tralee, a gateway to the Kingdom, no rose smells as sweet
- 9 Tributes pour in for "First Lady of Celtic music" Moya Brennan
History
Secrets of Clew Bay: Mayo's power made Gráinne Ní Mháille hard to catch
The quiet brother who stood beside Pearse in 1916
How a white lie saved one Irish woman's life aboard the Titanic
The major role of gay women in the 1916 Easter Rising
On This Day: Titanic struck an iceberg despite receiving warnings
Genealogy