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.
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A Mayo village recalls the Irish who perished aboard the Titanic
Heroism of Irish Titanic stewardess revealed
“Can we keep the Easter bunny?” and other Easter funnies
Locket of hair from Michael Collins’ dead body to be auctioned off in Dublin
President Obama’s ancestral homestead turned into tourist attraction
New dispute over the remains of Irish-Australian bushranger Ned Kelly
New and powerful survivor’s account of the sinking of the Titanic
Titanic cruise docks in Cobh after stormy waters delay commemoration - VIDEO
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History
The men onboard the Titanic who gave up their lives to save women and children
Ancient Sheela na Gigs, Irish statues of women exposing themselves, explained
Strong Irish women – world leader in the insect world “Madam Dragonfly”
On This Day: Harry Clarke, stained glass artist, is born in Dublin
The intersection of Saint Patrick and paganism in Ireland
Genealogy