It is impossible to write the history of nineteenth century American politics without noting the overwhelming presence of the Irish in the affairs of state. In part this was due to mere numbers - in 1850, 43% of the immigrant population was Irish, and no politician…
ContinueAdded by Niall McArdle on December 6, 2013 at 8:00am — 3 Comments
The Halloween 'Legend of Loftus Hall Experience Tour for Adults Only' has been sold out for months! Having a wine and tapas bar and reserved table for after the tour had added to the value of this creative endeavour of the Hall's new owners.
Near the end of my recent trip to Ireland, Wexford maritime historian and writer Jack O'Leary took me down to…
ContinueAdded by Alannah Ryane on October 31, 2013 at 9:00am — 3 Comments
Part 1: From Ireland to America: Bonded Through Time and Famine
Part 2: From Ireland to America: The Kennedy Homestead New Visitor Center
It was a big year for New Ross, County Wexford. In June the new visitor center opened…
ContinueAdded by Alannah Ryane on October 27, 2013 at 5:30pm — 4 Comments
My Irish backpacking, no-low budget, roving reporter tour as it stands now:
- Arrive Dublin from Bristol Sept 1
- Taking bus or train to Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim.
- Meeting WG admin Anna Porter (she followed my google streetview lead and found the ruins of PJ Clarke's actual homestead for OUR FROM IRELAND TO MANHATTAN VIDEO on the Irish immigrant turned Manhattan pub owner) and Eileen…
ContinueAdded by Alannah Ryane on August 17, 2013 at 3:56pm — 2 Comments
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