Irish Central

These names with Irish origins have been deemed “cool” for 2023

Several names with Irish origins have been deemed "cool" for 2023 by baby name consultants. In a new feature on the phenomenon that is 'baby name consultancy' - where “parents-to-be can pay for a ...
Yahoo

18 celebrities you probably didn't know were Irish

Former US president Barack Obama is well known for his Hawaiian background, but not for his Irish roots.Jewel Samad/Getty Images Ahead of St. Patrick's Day, here are 17 celebrities you might not know ...
RTÉ Ireland

The roots and traditions of Nollaig na mBan

There are many Irish folk rituals associated with 6 January, the last day of Christmas and the day known as Nollaig na mBan ...
WRAL

A new trove of records could help many reconnect with their Irish roots. They come from a surprising source

(CNN) — For more than a century, many people of Irish descent have faced a daunting predicament when searching for details about their families’ pasts. A 1922 fire at the Public Records Office in ...
news10nbc

Rochester’s Irish roots: How the first Irish family settled in the city in 1817

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — On this St. Patrick’s Day, News10NBC’s Kristi Blake delves into Rochester’s rich Irish history, tracing its roots back to 1817 when the first Irish family settled in the area. James ...
American Songwriter

JigJam’s Jamie McKeogh Discusses Showcasing the Irish Roots of Bluegrass on New Album ‘Across the Pond’

Last month, the Irish bluegrass band JigJam released their latest album Across the Pond. The 12-track collection showcases a blend of Irish traditional music and bluegrass. The album is a little more ...