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Irish American Research Guide


Library of Congress


In March, the National Archives celebrates the contributions of Irish Americans in our nation’s history during Irish American Heritage Month.

Smithsonian Institution


Explore collection items related to Ireland and Irish American history and heritage. Enjoy the music of Ireland with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

National Archives and Records Administration


Compiled by Mary Champagne, Mark F. Hall, Anne Toohey, and Abby Yochelson, Reference Specialists.

The March 2023 U.S. Presidential Proclamation


During Irish-American Heritage Month, I think of my great-great grandparents — the Blewitts of County Mayo and the Finnegans of County Louth.  Like so many other Irish immigrants who sought a new beginning in the United States, they arrived on our shores with hearts full of hope and dreams of the future.  With grit and determination, they worked hard.  And as they built their lives, they helped build America — never forgetting where they came from, always remembering the courage and pride they brought with them from the old country, and passing these traits down to each new generation. 

Irish Soldiers in the Union Army


Since before the founding of our Nation, Irish immigrants have arrived on our shores with an unyielding spirit of determination that has helped define America’s soul and shape our success across generations.

PGCMLS Online Resources

Discover historical insights, photos, and records about your ancestors. Build your own family tree with authenticated genealogical information. Ancestry provides the world's largest collection of online records. This resource is only available by visiting the Library.

A collection of research materials containing family history, genealogies, city directories, census data, and schedules.



The Gifts and Glow of Poetry