Two books published this week will surely be of interest to scholars of the Irish diaspora. “After the Flood: Irish America 1945-1960”, edited by James Silas Rogers and Matthew J. O’Brien, takes a fresh look at the Irish-American experience during the post-war period. The publishers say: The essays in this volume examine diverse aspects of… Continue reading New books published: “After the Flood” on post-war Irish America, “Musical Traditions of Northern Ireland and its Diaspora”
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Emigrant stories make great Christmas gifts
There have been plenty of emigration-related publications this year that would make delightful Christmas gifts. Several Irish centres have produced oral histories detailing the lives of emigrants to America and Canada, as well as the stories of those who have returned to Ireland. Here’s the rundown of this year’s publications: “Memory Brings Us Back: Irish… Continue reading Emigrant stories make great Christmas gifts