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.
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
On This Day: One-fifth of Ireland attends Michael Collins's funeral in Dublin
Tips for your first conversation as Gaeilge: Our favorite Irish phrases
Irish author remembered today on "The Duchess Who Wasn't" Day
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- 2 WATCH: These epic Irish dancing fails are absolutely hilarious
- 3 The top Irish filming locations from "The Banshees of Inisherin"
- 4 Police learn where Glen Hansard spent final hours between Wren’s Nest and fatal crash
- 5 Ireland's most popular counties and their top attractions
- 6 Irish politicians trying to ensure Trump stays away from parliament – and a Connolly clash
- 7 First transatlantic flight ended with a crash-landing in a Galway bog
- 8 WATCH: Archive footage of a conversation with an Irish gravedigger from 1971
- 9 Elevated dining on the island of Ireland - The heart of Irish cuisine
History
When the Blasket Islanders were evacuated to mainland in 1953
On This Day: Thomas Francis Meagher, the greatest Irishman in American history, was born
On This Day: Easter Rising rebel Sir Roger Casement was executed in Britain
First transatlantic flight ended with a crash-landing in a Galway bog
WATCH: Poignant short Irish film shows the reality of living in rural Ireland in 1974
Genealogy
