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23. From Five Points to St. Peter’s: The Irish in New York
Over the course of the 19th century, hundreds of thousands of Irish people moved to New York, leaving a lasting impact on the city. In this episode, …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
22. The Irish at Gettysburg
Gettysburg stands as one of the most iconic battles in American history, with thousands of Irish men fighting on both sides of the conflict. In this …
9 months ago
21. US Military Pensions: A Window into 19th century Irish Life
In 1881, Isabella Nugent wrote, “If having sexual intercourse made us man and wife, we were married.” Intimate, candid insights like this into the pr…
9 months, 1 week ago
20. Irish Immigrant Voices: What Can 1000s of their Letters Tell Us?
Ordinary people's letters provide the most immediate and intimate window into the lives of past Irish emigrants. In them are preserved their hopes, t…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
19. How did the American Revolution change Ireland?
The American Revolution had a profound and lasting impact on Ireland. While thousands of Irish people fought in the conflict and Cork Harbour served …
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Back on Track: Where did we go?
This is a short story of an Irish man in America, a broken mic and lots of great Irish American History to come.
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9 months, 3 weeks ago
18. Annie Moore: The First Immigrant through Ellis Island
The Irish woman Annie Moore was the first person processed at the famous Ellis Island immigration station after it opened in 1892. Over the following…
11 months ago
17. Irish Emigrant Nuns: What was Convent life like?
Irish nuns are one of the enduring stereotypes of Irish emigrant communities. Thousands of Irish women joined these religious communities often ervin…
11 months, 1 week ago
16. The Titanic: Irish Connections
The Titanic is unquestionably one of the most famous ships in history. Since it sank in 1912, it has been the focus of an endless stream of books, mo…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
15. Who Did the Irish Support in the American Revolution?
America won its independence from the British in the 1770s. Although not widely known, the Irish played a significant role in the conflict. They foug…
11 months, 3 weeks ago