This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re excited to help you connect with your Irish and Irish American roots! 23andMe offers a variety of ways to discover more about your Irish ancestry. From identifying the percentage of your DNA linked to the British Isles, uncovering connections to specific counties within Ireland, or connecting you to Genetic Groups in Ireland, we can help your journey in understanding where your Irish ancestors may have lived.
Read more about where 23andMe Customers’ Irish Ancestors Lived
You can even discover connections to early British and Irish immigrant groups across the U.S., as well as British and Irish Colonial Americans. These insights can give you a richer understanding of your family’s history and the migration paths your ancestors may have taken.
23andMe+ Premium™ members also get exclusive access to the Historical Matches? feature, where you can see if you have connections to individuals from Neolithic Ireland.
For those curious about how Irish ancestry influences health, we provide insights into conditions like Hemochromatosis, sometimes called the “Celtic Curse,” which disproportionately affects people of Irish descent.
Join people like Mary and her son Ryan connecting with their roots in Ireland, or Mike who helped share his connection to Ireland with newfound family. 23andMe can help you connect to and celebrate your Irish ancestry today!
