“On Every Tide,” by the historian Sean Connolly, traces the patterns — and staggering numbers — of Irish migration from the 19th century to the 21st.

The Material for Victory exemplifies an understudied tradition in late-19th-century Irish sociopolitical history, between the imagined poles of parliamentary and “physical force” nationalisms ...

Environmental humanities is a highly effective means by which to view Irish history and culture more comprehensively, said Connolly. “The late 18th and 19th century was a very intense period where the ...

Nearly 1.5 million Irish arrived in America between 1845 and 1855 alone. In fact, between 1820 and 1860, the Irish accounted for a third of all immigrants to the United States.

SCITUATE − A mysterious, nearly forgotten booklet dating back to the early 19th century found in the archives of the Scituate Historical Society is drawing attention from scholars. The 78 pages ...

On a deeper level, the play is about the acquisition of the English language in rural Ireland. Friel’s characters are mostly involved in a so-called Hedge School, in essence the equivalent of ...