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.
WATCH: How currachs, ancient Irish boats, were made
How The Ancient Order of Hibernians identity is rooted in history
The most common surnames in Ireland and their meanings
What were the most popular names for baby boys in Ireland in 1911?
The Irish influence on Labor Day in the US
Irish Census Records: Free expert guide launched for Irish family history researchers
The once popular baby name on the edge of extinction in Ireland
On This Day: “Quiet Man” director John Ford passed away in 1973
LISTEN: The greatest songs of The Troubles in Northern Ireland
Most read
- 1 Silly Irish jokes that are sure to make you laugh!
- 2 Irish blessings and prayers for funerals
- 3 An Irish twist on a winning comfort food - bangers and mash
- 4 Traditional Irish recipes for a taste of home
- 5 On This Day: The fiercest blizzard of the 'Big Snow' of 1947 hit Ireland
- 6 Symbol of Ireland: the Irish harp's sweet music and myth
- 7 How the heroic Irish won the American Revolution
- 8 Why Ireland should be your must-visit food destination in 2026
- 9 The Irishman who discovered South Pass and the Oregon Trail
History
On This Day: George Brent, the Irish rebel turned Hollywood star, was born in 1904
We need more Lilys - Celebrating the strength of a gentle Irish grandmother
Where is the oldest St. Patrick's Day celebration in the world?
The Irishman who designed the Academy’s statuette and won 11 Oscars
Facts about St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City
Genealogy
