The Muheconneok, the People of the River that Runs Two Ways, got here first. The Dutch were next, soon followed by the English (and the Africans, with no say in the matter, who were brought forcibly).

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Irish history in the United States dates back roughly 200 years, with significant waves of immigration peaking during the Great Famine and continuing through the 20th century.

ON OCTOBER 7, 2025, THE CENTER FOR BRITISH & IRISH STUDIES BECAME THE CENTER FOR GLOBAL BRITISH & IRISH STUDIES. Please bear with us as we update our website. Founded in 1988, the Center for Global ...

As Northeast Pennsylvanians celebrate the feast of St. Patrick with parades, spirits, traditional foods and dance, one might wonder if it was the luck of the Irish that brought the traditions to ...