According to the 2023 U.S. Census, more than 30 million people, or about 9% of Americans, claim Irish ancestry, with over 117 ...

The American Irish Historical Society in NYC is 'transitioning' its Executive Director role to a part-time position, which has reportedly led to the resignation of several board members.

As a teenager, Patrick was abducted by a group of Irish raiders and sold into slavery, according to the History Channel ... Ireland to spread Catholicism. People in Ireland have been celebrating ...

Monday, March 17 is St. Patrick's Day, celebrating all things Irish in the U.S. and around the world. Cities celebrate with parades, bar crawls and more.

Kelly, a professor of history at Franklin Pierce University ... Irish ethnic presence in America and the contributions of Irish people. “I can appreciate,” she said, “the focus on the ...

Originally, the Irish holiday was meant to honor the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Now, the day has become a ...

Monday, March 17, is the holiday to celebrate everything Irish ... History Channel. Patrick escaped slavery but returned to Ireland later. Legend has it that Patrick died on March 17. People ...