...Relations between the two states have been influenced heavily by troubles arising from their shared history, the independence of the Irish Free State in 1922 and the governance of Northern Ireland. These include the partition of Ireland and the terms of Ireland's secession, its constitutional relationship with and obligations to the UK after independence, and the surge in political violence in Northern Ireland. For instance, “During the interwar years, theories purporting to show that the people of Ireland were racially distinct from their Anglo-Saxon neighbours underwent a significant revival in Britain. These doctrines, which had featured prominently in nineteenth-century scientific and political discourse, were again employed following the secession of the Irish Free State from the United Kingdom in 1921, both to explain the apparent failure...
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...The Fighting Irish: From Beginning to End-Fighting for Fun, Life, With a Big Heart Tanya Drummond Maryville University Abstract The purpose of this paper is to provide information relating to Irish immigrants and Irish-American culture. Religious beliefs remain of importance to many Irish families, as well as traditional celebrations including St. Patrick’s Day. Linking alcohol and celebrations, Irish people are high risk for alcoholism. Furthermore, studies show that heart disease is the number one cause of death within this group of people, causing further alarm of the rampant use of alcohol. Healthcare providers have a duty to prevent further destruction of this jovial society by intervening when welcomed by family and those afflicted by alcohol. The Fighting Irish: From Beginning to End-Fighting for Fun, Life, With a Big Heart Today’s Irish population may not be quite as rowdy as once depicted. However, if provoked in the slightest, most likely the person doing the aggravating will soon find out why Irishmen have rightfully earned the nickname, “The Fighting Irish”. As an Irish descendant with the surname, McCollum, I can honestly attest to this part of the Irish temperament. Furthermore, Irishmen do not exclude their own family from violence either. A holiday with my family wouldn’t be normal without a few fist fights as the celebrations continue into the evening hours. When the fights are over, ill feelings released, and more Guinness is flowing we become...
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...History: It was first settled around the year 8,000 BC when hunters came from Great Britain and Europe. Early Irish society was organized into a number of kingdoms. They were pagans for thousands of years. This changed in the early 5th century AD, when Christian missionaries, including St. Patrick, arrived. In the 9th century Vikings invaded Ireland. In 1534 land was confiscated from Catholic Irish landowners and given to Protestants from England and Scotland. Religion became a source of division. During the 18th century, many laws discriminated Catholics. By 1778, only 5% of the land was owned by Catholics. In 1801 the Irish parliament was abolished and Ireland became part of the “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland”. In 1922, the southern 26 counties of Ireland seceded from the UK. They new country called itself the Irish Free State. Ties with Great Britain were cut in 1948. The country became known as the Republic of Ireland. The other six counties in the north, called Northern Ireland, remained part of the UK, which they are still today. Ireland joined the European Union in 1973. Government: Parliamentary Democracy Language: English, Irish and Ulster Scots Three personal perspectives of the country: 1) People are loud. 2) They like to party a lot. 3) They are hard working people. TIPS TO DO BUSINESS: Three relevant things to do business: Tips in case of going to this country to do business: Generally, the Irish are very friendly people with a great...
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...My family history is rather colorful on both sides of my family. Both my Mother and Father’s side of the family have a rich history that has been fairly documented through physical and oral tradition. In this paper, I hope to fit in what I can about both sides of my family. Starting with my Father’s side of the family, the Bloomberg’s come from Stockholm, Sweden. My Great-Great-Great Grandfather John Bloomberg immigrated to the United States in the late 1890’s and had their name changed to Blomberg; oddly enough most other Bloomberg's who immigrated to the United States kept their last name the same. He also immigrated with his brother, although not much is known about him. After his brother moved to America, he made his way down to Brazil...
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... January-February-March 2012 The 12-week Food & Wine & Performance Season Pages 2-3 • 23rd Boston Wine Festival Boston Harbor Hotel Jan. 6-March 30, 2012 • New Isabella Stewart Gardner Wing designed by Renzo Piano opens Jan 19, 2012 • 21st Boston Wine Expo largest on USA East Coast Seaport World Trade Center Jan. 16-22, 2012 • “Geckos: Tails to Toepads” Museum of Science Boston Opens January 22, 2012-May 6, 2012 • Smith & Wollensky Wine Week, March 5-9, 2012 • Restaurant Week Boston citywide prix fixe menus March 18-23 & 25-30, 2012 • 109th BostonUSA St. Patrick’s 2012 Weekend : St. Patrick's Day Sunday Parade: March 18, 2012 • 2012 Boston Wine Week Spring March 26-April 1, 2012 April –May 2012 The Spring Season Opening & 9-week Gardens, Flowers & Parks Season Pages 3-5 • Red Sox Centennial Fenway Park Celebration First Home Game Fenway Park first week of April 2012 • 2012 Cruiseport Boston 6-month season begins; First Day Swanboats in Public Garden April 14, 2012; Whale Watch Tours & many other tours open for 2012 • 116th Boston Marathon World’s oldest. Finish in Boston’s Copley Square Apr 16, 2012 • 37th “Art in Bloom” festival of art & flowers Museum of Fine Arts Boston April 28-May 1, 2012 • 127th Boston Pops...
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...Journal Entry of a Subordinate Group Kathy Oceguera ETH/125 May 13, 2012 Kevin Hall Journal Entry of a Subordinate Group My lifelong journal entry of my voyage to America and the struggles that came with the journey. My Journey to the United States was a dream never thought of, it was a tremendous sacrifice for my family. We traveled the Atlantic from Ireland to New England to flee the famine “to a better life as from almost certain death” (Richard T. Schaefer, 2012, pg.126). We were forced to migrate with what little we had; a fungus wiped out the potato crop of Ireland. “Potatoes are particularly central to our lives; it is almost as if starvation had begun (Richard T. Schaefer, 2012, pg.126). Death has been particularly higher among the poor in the more agricultural area. We brought what little we could to new land more than 2 million of us fled to England and some continued to the United States. We left England on a ship so crowded, with conditions so terrible. By the time we arrived to the United States about 3.2 Million people had fled Ireland. We arrived at the New York port, most of us settled in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Illinois, Ohio, and New Jersey. In order to pay for the voyage to the United States my parents became indentured servants for cost of the voyage, followed by 4 years of servitude. As soon as we left the Port of New York we settled at the Port arrival section as poor immigrants with no means of moving on...
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...or before the published deadline. Essays should also be submitted electronically via Moodle in most cases. “In our spiritual roots of Christian faith in these lands we have this sensitive, powerful, community based, care free mission church. Perhaps this church, more than any other, discovered what God has truly given to these lands, a missionary responsibility that is not to do with the imposition of Western Culture and manipulation, but with a humble, foolish abandonment to the Gospel of the Lord Jesus.”[1] Celtic Christianity, tradition and history, is acknowledged as the first Christian Church outside the Holy Land. Since Celtic Christianity was established prior to the first century it is classified as pre- Nicene . Christianity from that period, is sometimes referred to as "primitive” Christianity. [2] In his day, Julius Caesar noted that the entire Gallic nation was very religious.[3] Of course, he was speaking about pagan Celts, but a deep religiosity has been a characteristic of the Celts in general over the centuries, and especially during the Christian era. Alexander Carmichael (1832-1912) , who collected folklore in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland during the nineteenth century, is another, more recent witness to the deep religiosity of the Celts. He observed that the music of their hymns had a distinct individuality, which resembled, but was clearly distinct from, the old Gregorian...
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...In 1619 African Americans were brought to America as slaves (“Slavery in America”). The slavery ended in 1865, yet the intolerance did not (“Slavery in America”). The attitude towards African Americans did not change until the late 19th century. African Americans were give the ability to vote in the 18th century; however, their “right” was impeded with barriers until the 19th century. Through American history there has always been a group that has irrational hate and fear projected towards it for example, when Japanese-American citizens were placed in internment camps because of Pearl Harbor. The Supreme Court said that America was justified in placing Japanese-Americans in internment camps because America was acting in a war time mindset. However, each Japanese-American citizen that survived the internment camp was given twenty thousand dollars, courtesy of the United States Government. If the fear of Japanese-Americans was justified, then the United states would not have to send out a cash apology. History has shown that the hate and fear of groups is irrational. It is not different today, many of the fears associated with refugees today has been inherited from previous...
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... community, and social responsibilities of both Kelsey’s members and Kelsey as a community. The residents of Kelsey have roots grounded in a history of agriculture and self-sufficiency with a median age of 32 years and annual per capita income of $17,725 (City of Kelsey, Profile, 2011). Additionally, the residents of Kelsey perform various types of work, such as technology consulting services to businesses, delivery of materials and equipment, agricultural, and construction work. The City of Kelsey is continuously on the move. The community has several events throughout the year such as an Annual balloon festival, monthly farmer’s market, annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, craft fair, Memorial Day coed softball tournament, golf tournament, and annual 10k marathon. They also have recreational center where family can take their children for a more fun experience. The city also has a prison, which is one of the finest law enforcement establishments in the country. Citizens give back to the community by working at the prison and conserving strong ethical standards. They understand the importance of quality services for the prisoners to rehabilitate so crime rates can reduce. Kelsey City was founded by M. Kelsey with a vision “…to preserve the natural resources of the land and maintain a close-knit community” (City of Kelsey, History, 2011). Most citizens maintain the close-knit attitude and consider it their responsibility for social success. In Kelsey City the citizens...
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...Ethnic Groups and Discrimination Kimberly Larimer ETH/125 09/11/2011 ARLETHA NDOUME Ethnic Groups and Discrimination I belong and identify with the ethnic group known as the Irish American. The Irish have a story that includes famine, discrimination, immigration, religious discrimination, and finally triumph in the face of adversity. The Irish ancestry is almost impossible to trace due to the tragic circumstances in which millions of Irish immigrants were forced to escape to the United States. I have personal experience trying to trace my ancestry back to Ireland and every investigation has ended the same there were no records kept back that far back due to how most of the residents from Ireland not only got to the United States, but also because of the condition of most Irish immigrants once they landed in the United States. In 1800 the Union of Ireland Act united The Kingdom of Great Britain with the Kingdom of Ireland, in a short few years the Irish became impoverished and along with the religious prejudice of Protestant Masters to the Catholic Irish many had no choice to immigrate to the United States. In 1845, the great potato rot touched off a mass migration. The disaster eliminated the sole subsistence of millions of peasants, thrusting them over the edge of starvation. For five weary years, the crops remained undependable, and famine swept through the land. Untold thousands perished, and the survivors, destitute of hope, wished only to get away (Handlin, 1972)...
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...The Irish Immigrant Experience Multiculturalism for Clinical Psychologists PSY 6010 R. Paul Johnson Saybrook University Abstract Popular media typically portrays the myth of the Irish-American experience as the story of starving paupers fleeing Ireland in old broken wooden ships and arriving in some unwanted land, such as Boston or New York. Always remaining in their dockside slums, working dockside as longshoremen until they were able to become police officers. This same myth continues to hold that their descendants continue to live in three storied houses within ethnic ghettos where they have big parades of St. Patrick’s Day. The reality of Irish immigration to America holds a much more complex story. This paper will provide some historical context of the experiences of Irish emigration as well as the immigrants themselves. The trauma associated with early emigration has had a lasting effect on this ethnic group which will also be evaluated herein. The Irish Immigrant Experience It was during the great famine of the 1840’s in Ireland that tens of thousands began to immigrate to America in hope of creating a better life for themselves and their families. Many fled to the Boston area and within one year Boston’s Irish population grew from 30,000 to nearly 100,000 ( Gordon, 1964). Upon arriving to the United States many of the new immigrants set out to find a job immediately, a majority of them finding positions as servants and in fact during this time...
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...one aspect of their chosen occupation. To me, a true hero is someone who people look up to, a person you might pattern your own life after. Someone who is dedicated, sincere, passionate, inspiring. One who cares about people and puts others before themselves. In doing research for this drawing a name that kept popping up was Paddy Brown. Whether it was in conversation with fellow firefighters, or seeing his name in print or searching the net, the one name that always seemed to appear was Paddy Brown. Captain Brown lost his life on September 11, 2001 along with 342 members of the Fire Department of New York. This image of Paddy Brown is a tribute to all who made the ultimate sacrifice while attempting to save others on that tragic day. One of the many quotes to describe the character of Paddy Brown was best expressed by a retired FDNY member. He said, “Paddy had a chestful of medals, and he wore them with a modest heart”. It is only fitting that the image I chose to draw represents a true-life, everyday hero who touched many lives in many ways. That was Captain Patrick J. Brown. [pic] Captain Patrick J. Brown FDNY Patrick (Paddy) John Brown was born in Oak Park, Illinois on November 9, 1952. His father, John, was an FBI agent and his mother, Ruth, a talented pianist who gave piano lessons while raising her family. An FBI transfer brought the family to...
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...Ireland, a country known for their drinking and their celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, is truly much more than those common stereotypes. The country of Ireland was estimated to be founded and settled by humans around 4000 B.C. Later around 300 B.C. is when warriors from the Iron Age started to settle. Those warriors were commonly known as the Celts. The Celts helped create the first official language of Ireland. This would be later known as the Irish language. By the end of the 8th century the Vikings started settling in. After the Vikings settled in that was when Ireland’s capital, Dublin, was founded. Moving forward to the 19th century, a pivotal mark in history occurred. The “War of Independence” against British forces lead to the division...
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...displayed the story in a delightful manner. Throughout the story several words are highlighted by being in different colors then the surrounding text. This variance in text will draw the children’s attention to the words and help them develop print awareness. At times the story felt a little forced to fit into “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” rhythm. With that being said, the selection of St. Patrick’s Day board books are...
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...` Diversity is an important part of American society and our history. We must learn to get along and function together as a people in order to succeed as a society. Understanding the struggles and the obstacles different races have faced throughout our history has helped me to see how much we have evolved. Even fifty years ago, American society was much less integrated than it is now. Although racism still exists in contemporary America, it is to a much lesser degree than it was back then. We have certainly come a long way as a society in terms of diversification and acceptance. Ethnic groups are the patchwork of our society. Each and every one of us has descended from ancestors of various ethnicities. Learning about the history of discrimination among several ethnic groups, I have learned that my ancestors have faced forms of discrimination as well. I now can better understand and relate to experiencing forms of prejudice or discrimination. I have also learned a few other things about my ethnic and cultural history in this class. I have learned that my two major ethnic backgrounds, German and Irish, both often share a common religion. Catholicism, in which I was raised, is a very common religion of both Irish and German people. These ethnic groups like many others continue to shape and pave the way for our future. Our society is a melting pot of many different cultures and ethnicities. One of the largest groups of people who immigrate to the United States is those who are...
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