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.
How my orphaned father rediscovered his Irish family
Heartwarming - and funny! - Irish sayings to remind you of the strength of family
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
Behind the name: Caelan, the top rising Irish name for baby boys
Five essential record sets for discovering your Irish heritage
Ancient Ireland's understanding and reverence for the environment
The rare Irish baby name used less than three times last year is perfect for your "little star"
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
