Who are ‘the Irish’? History shows we’ve been a mixed bunch for centuries | Maurice J Casey
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The Hill - Politics
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ABC News - Sports
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The Guardian - World
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CNBC - Business
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The Guardian - World
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The Guardian - World
Who are ‘the Irish’? History shows we’ve been a mixed bunch for centuries | Maurice J Casey
The far right demands a pure ‘Irishness’. But our island story has long been interwoven with other ethnicities and diasporas. When lecturing on Irish immigration history, I usually start by asking: ...6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Arséma Thomas, Who Stars in “She Taught Love,” Wears Her Late Father’s Watch
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