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 rarest Irish girl names in Ireland right now
The Irish round tower built by immigrants in Massachusetts
10 beautiful Irish names to choose if you love the name Sophie
The symbolic meaning of the Celtic cross
Did a secret map take down 17th century pirates of Ireland’s coast?
History and fun facts about Irish Wolfhounds
‘Grandpa’ middle names are trending for baby girls and these are our favourite Irish options
Inspiring Irish and Irish American quotes
Only a few days left to book this incredible Ireland sale with CIE Tours!
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
