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.
Irish blessings and prayers for funerals
The Irishman who discovered South Pass and the Oregon Trail
Did you know that St. Patrick is also the patron saint of Nigeria?
Weird and wonderful facts about St. Patrick and March 17
Secrets of each Celtic symbol and ancient astrology revealed
On This Day: John Holland, who designed the first submarine, is born in 1841
What makes Ireland’s national symbol the harp so special?
On This Day: Roger Casement's body was exhumed to be re-interred in Dublin
In Irish tradition, a Leap Year means the ladies get to propose!
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- 2 Discover the ten essentials that make up a true Irish breakfast
- 3 The dramatic beauty of County Cavan is just waiting to be uncovered
- 4 What does it mean to be Irish in America right now?
- 5 Mishnóc: Handcrafted leather goods in County Galway
- 6 Fall in Ireland: Where to visit to enjoy the colors of autumn
- 7 Ten Irish American writers who transformed American literature with their unique voices
- 8 On This Day: “The Plough in the Stars” playwright Sean O'Casey passed away
- 9 On This Day: The Irish Brigade suffered 60% casualties at the Battle of Antietam
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