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 first burial took place at Glasnevin Cemetery in 1832
The history behind some of Ireland's most famous symbols
WATCH: Co Leitrim locals dance at the crossroads for St. Patrick's Day 1953
The Irish contribution to Major League Baseball
On This Day: Irish Famine writer William Carleton is born
How your Irish ancestors traditionally upheld Lent
What you should know about the Celtic symbol for strength
All the pubs in Ireland used to be closed on St. Patrick’s Day
WATCH: Short film reveals the terrible history of 'No Irish Need Apply'
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History
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
The history of Derry emigration to the US and Canada
St. Patrick’s Battalion: What caused them to turn on the U.S. and fight for Mexico?
Genealogy
