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.
Ancient Sheela na Gigs, Irish statues of women exposing themselves, explained
How a bike ride led to the 100 year legacy of Hanna Hats
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On This Day: Harry Clarke, stained glass artist, is born in Dublin
The intersection of Saint Patrick and paganism in Ireland
St. Patrick’s Breastplate: the prayer of Ireland's patron saint
Ireland's spring equinox and St. Patrick's Day's pagan connection
On This Day: George Brent, the Irish rebel turned Hollywood star, was born in 1904
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these Irish poems and songs
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