Irish Immigrants

Orphan Heirloom Rescue: 1870 Diary of an Irish Immigrant

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 11.01.2011

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A few weeks ago, I invited readers to send their orphan heirlooms home. By this, I mean returning family treasures to descendants of their original ow...

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Ireland's Economic Crisis Wreaks Havoc On Sports Teams

Wall Street Journal | JOELLEN PERRY | Posted 05.25.2011

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A key gauge of Ireland's economic health isn't found in the island nation's business districts or trading floors, but on the football fields of the ru...

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