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Irish Immigrants

The Geese Who Flew South

By Michael P. Cahill

January 1989

July 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Though it is often overlooked, Louisiana played an early and important role in the story of the Irish in America. Michael P. Cahill reviews the Irish ~ as well as the Anglo-Irish, Scotch-Irish, Franco-Irish and Spanish-Irish ~ influences in the Mississippi Delta. It is no secret that the Irish have played a major part in the history of the United States. It is, however, often … [Read more...] about The Geese Who Flew South

hibernia •  ARTS

By Turlough McConnell

Fall 2025

November 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment

What’s So Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding:Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Honors NYC’s Immigrants with Historic Mural The Cathedral’s Largest Commissioned Artwork in 146 Years Brooklyn-based artist Adam Cvijanovic (pronounced TSVEE-ya-no-vich) was working in his studio at the Brooklyn Navy Yard when a song from the radio stopped him in his tracks. Elvis Costello’s … [Read more...] about hibernia •  ARTS

Have the Irish Made It in America?

By Andrew M. Greeley
February / March 2000

March 9, 2023 by 2 Comments

Sociologist and best-selling author Andrew M. Greeley looks at the various immigrant waves of Irish to this country and how they fared. Have the Irish made it in America? That the question is still asked shows that the Irish are still insecure about their success in this country. In fact, Irish Catholics are the most successful gentile ethnic group in American society and … [Read more...] about Have the Irish Made It in America?

Last Word: 90 Seconds Together

By Martin E. Dempsey
Summer 2021

September 8, 2021 by

"I'm not ready to give up on the anthem and the ritual of standing while its played." During operation desert storm, after Iraq’s Republican Guard had been forced out of Kuwait, my brigade set up a checkpoint on the only highway from Kuwait to Baghdad. We established a medical treatment facility and raised the American flag. It was a signal to the oppressed population of … [Read more...] about Last Word: 90 Seconds Together

The History of Early Irish Immigrants in Denver

March 14, 2021 by 1 Comment

The Rocky Mountain Irish Roots Collective presents a virtual history session InSights & InPerson~Connections: Irish Immigrants in Early Denver Tuesday, March 16th, 7:00 pm MST - Zoom Conferencing, $3.00 members, $5.00 general public Join Curatorial Services and Collections Access staff at History Colorado Center as we host Dr. James Walsh, an Associate Clinical … [Read more...] about The History of Early Irish Immigrants in Denver

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