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Why did the Irish immigrate to the United States during the 1840s and 1850s?

England invaded Ireland during the mid-1840s, displacing the Irish population. They fled a famine caused by severe overpopulation and a devastating blight on the potato crop. The expansion of the industrial revolution displaced Irish workers. Anti-Catholic violence forced the Irish to flee their homeland. None of those is correct. #2 is half right, in that [...]

How much would my irish dance shoes sell for?

I have a pair of irish dance shoes that i need to sell. The brand is Antonio Pacelli. They are real leather, and the hard kind of irish dance shoe. Size 4, used. I didn’t use them much because i quit soon after i bought them. But i bought them used. They are in very [...]

What are some arguments that could be made about the irish war of independence?

What are some arguments that could be made about the irish war of independence, the anglo-irish treaty, or the irish civil war? you need to decribe your answer better but ireland was differnt from britian 1.we were invaded 2.we could not vote ourself away from britian 3.the black and tans invaded croke park and shot [...]

How do I speak in an Irish accent for my school musical production?

I am playing the role of an Irish Police Officer (Officer Patrick Kelly) for our school’s musical. It is set in the 1950′s. It would really set the mood, and be funny if I would be able to talk in an Irish accent! I would greatly appreciate your help! Thank you! That’s great that you [...]

What is the name of the irish ghettos when they came to america?

I think it started with a c, but i cant remember. They were segregated communities for the Irish. Well. The word slum in always used, I suppose. There’s no word for it like, no Irish word, Gaelic word for slum that you’re lookin for. And don’t you like how that black guy that answered first [...]

Irish people why do you flip flop about Irish Americans when it serves your pride or self-interest?

I mean if I go to Ireland right now I’ll and tell people I’m Irish, I’ll get the typical witty response,"me **** you are, and I’m the Emperor of Offaly". Even though I have citizenship through my grandparents. Yet if someone prosperous or well known such as Barack Obama and JFK with great-great grandparents and [...]

How many years of residency are required for me to become an Irish citizen?

Technically i’m already an Irish citizen, it just hasn’t been authorized. My father and grandmother are both Irish citizens. I know a certain number of residency years are required before citizenship, but I was wondering if that applied to people like me who are direct descendants. If your father was an Irish citizen then no [...]

What percentage of Irish people is purely Irish?

1. About what percentage of Irish people is purely Irish descent? 2. About what percentage of Irish people has Scottish or Welsh ancestry? 3. Do most Irish people consider them Celtic(Gaelic) descent? No one is 100% anything in my opinion

What makes Irish Cream different than regular cream?

I want to make Irish cream coffee but I need a receipe and since it’s not March I don’t see any powders on the shelves. (Virgin/non alcohal please). So what makes Irish cream, irish cream. Ingredients: 1/2 cups whipping cream or coffee cream 1/4 can (14-ounce) sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk) 1/2 tablespoons chocolate-flavored [...]

What’s the difference between the American, Irish and British Staffordshire bull terriers?

What’s the difference between the American, Irish and British Staffordshire bull terriers? …Besides their accents. What’s the difference between the American, Irish and British Staffordshire bull terriers? …Besides their accents. From what I’ve gathered Americans are larger but I’ve found no other info aside from picture i’ve seen in which they all look slightly different [...]