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(CNN) — John Portmann, a professor of religious studies at the University of Virginia, was born as Thomas James Delehanty – a fact he didn’t know until a few years ago. He also didn’t know his ...

For folks starting to trace their genealogy or those with a complex family history, commercial DNA tests are a great way to delve into the past. Still, often these little boxes uncover serious ...

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Jim McGlynn, of Letterkenny in Donegal, is looking to acquire a DNA test for an unidentified body buried in a local graveyard that he believes is his brother. The Irish Sun reports that McGlynn’s ...

Cheryl Fergison has developed a deep affection for Ireland while filming in the Emerald Isle, so much so that she’s happily claimed Irishness for herself, even if the DNA results didn’t cooperate. ‘I ...

Ever wondered if you’ve got Irish heritage? Or know someone who celebrates every St. Paddy’s Day without proof? Now’s the ...