Ali's Irish roots revealed

Muhammad Ali is Irish, according to new genealogical evidence.

Ali's Irish roots revealed
Fri, 08 Feb, 2002 - 16:30

Muhammad Ali is Irish, according to new genealogical evidence.

Researchers at the Co Clare Heritage Centre have unearthed documentation to show one of Ali's great grandfathers came from the county town of Ennis.

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