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.
Danny Boy: The history behind Ireland's most famous ballad
Seared into her soul - how her Irish ancestors made her write
Tracing your Irish ancestry - The Ryan clan
What did the Vikings do for the Irish?
My top 10 tips for beginning your Irish genealogy search
Nollaig na mBan – Women’s Christmas is celebrated in Ireland today!
The story behind Ireland's flag
Ireland's surnames and their origins explained in online dictionary
On This Day: Nellie Cashman, aka the "Angel of the Yukon", died in 1925
Most read
- 1 I took a DNA test and was shocked at what I discovered
- 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 Eleven early Hollywood stars with Irish roots
- 5 The magic of Walt Disney’s deep Irish roots
- 6 A journey through the historic pubs of Dublin
- 7 What does it mean to be Irish in America right now?
- 8 Mishnóc: Handcrafted leather goods in County Galway
- 9 Fall in Ireland: Where to visit to enjoy the colors of autumn
History
