Discovering your ancestry Irish ancestors has been made more accessible and affordable than ever in recent years, with the availability of millions of records online Irish records online. If however, ...

A patronymic surname is one that is derived from a person’s father’s first name. At some point in history many patronymic surnames were adopted as permanent, inherited surnames, and so they survive ...

A new seven-part series exploring the history of Ireland's most common surnames is set to air on Irish-language broadcaster TG4 on Sunday night. "Sloinne" (Irish for surname) provides a fascinating ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have embraced their heritage with a classy nod to their Irish roots ahead of Croke Park clash against the Vikings on Sunday.

Take a walk around St. Patrick’s Cemetery, gaze at the headstones and you will find familiar Irish surnames — Sullivan, Murphy, Harrington, Mahoney, Daly, Lynch, Shea, Doherty, and dozens more. Lesser ...

Brian Mitchell has written over a dozen books pertaining to genealogical research in Ireland. His latest book, "Tracing Derry-Londonderry Roots," provides details for anyone researching a family ...