Connecting 31.5 Million Irish-Americans to Their True Roots
Over thirty-one million Americans proudly claim Irish descent—nearly six times the modern population of Ireland itself. Yet millions know only a vague family legend or a green shirt on Saint Patrick's Day. America.irish exists to answer the definitive question: "Where in Ireland did my people actually come from?"
The Four Anchors of Irish-American Heritage
We connect the dots of transatlantic migration into a single, cohesive narrative for every family name:
The ancient Gaelic clan root, original spelling (Ó or Mac), heraldic motto, and ancestral chieftain lineage.
Which of Ireland's 32 historic counties held your clan's lands, castle seats, and townlands in Griffith's Valuation.
The coastal embarkation harbor—from Cobh to Derry—where ancestors boarded timber barques or transatlantic steam liners.
The specific American neighborhood—Southie, Five Points, Scranton, Butte—where your regional clan built enduring communities.
Curated, Verified & Accessible
- ✓ 100% Free & Open: No paywalls, subscription traps, or obscured public records.
- ✓ Scholarly Accuracy: Grounded in Edward MacLysaght, Griffith’s Valuation, and National Archives of Ireland records.
- ✓ Empowering Action: Clear guidance on legal rights to Irish and European Union dual citizenship.
No Commercial Clutter
- ✕ Not a Generic Tree Builder: We do not compete with Ancestry or FamilySearch; instead, we link you to the right primary archives.
- ✕ No Commercial Spam: No intrusive third-party ad networks, popups, or aggressive data harvesting.
- ✕ No Fabricated Coats of Arms: We cite legitimate heraldic and sept history rather than mass-market tourist armorial plaques.
The America.irish Roadmap
We are building a permanent digital home for the diaspora in clear, disciplined phases:
All 32 counties, 200+ top diaspora surnames, 8 departure ports, 12 US settlement hubs, instant fuzzy search, and interactive FBR citizenship assessment.
User accounts, saved ancestral profiles, personal immigrant voyage logs, family photographs, and memorial tributes.
Regional diaspora networks organized by Irish county and clan septs, local events calendar, and vetted passport legal concierge.
Partnerships with county historical societies, academic fellowships, tourism routes, and permanent diaspora preservation archives.
Get in Touch With Our Curators
Have questions about a clan lineage, historical records, or our citizenship tool? We'd love to hear from you.
contact@america.irish