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.
On This Day: The US Civil War begins in 1861
Titanic engineers worked to keep lights on "until the bitter end," new research shows
On This Day: Titanic sets sail from Southampton, docks in Cherbourg, France
Thrill of the chase! Finding your Irish ancestry from the USA
How to plan the ultimate ancestry trip and trace your roots in Ireland
Rare names in Ireland given to less than three baby girls last year
On This Day: WWII's Belfast Blitz begins, bringing horrendous losses
The Irish man who tried to steal the British Crown Jewels
The classic Irish nickname that soared in popularity in 2024
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
