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.
Congressman Brendan Boyle’s Irish roots
When 265 Irish service members defected from the US to Mexico
WATCH: Ireland's megalithic tombs, the departed, and Samhain
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
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
