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.
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How my orphaned father rediscovered his Irish family
Heartwarming - and funny! - Irish sayings to remind you of the strength of family
Ancient Irish homemade remedies and health tips
A "forgotten" Irish girl’s name is seeing a huge rise in popularity
Celebrate Ireland's oldest trees with Irish Heritage Tree
The thrill of Halloween as a child in Ireland
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