Tag: Irish
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More than St. Patrick’s Day: New Orleans’ Irish History, Part 2
In our most recent blog post, we tackled Irish history in New Orleans, from its beginnings in the 1700s all the way to nearly the mid-point of the 19th century. With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, we wanted to finish our exploration of this immigrant that has added so much to the Crescent…
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With a Bit o’Luck: The History of the Irish in New Orleans
When one thinks of New Orleans, images of brilliantly colored parade floats and boisterous second lines may spring to mind. Or maybe it’s a vision of the French Quarter with its bright pastel Spanish-style townhouses and Creole cottages. The idea of Gothic Irish architecture and huge St. Patrick’s Day parades is probably the last thing…
