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Actually i just read somewhere that Philly actually has the largest population in America. Not sure though Philly, Boston and NYC all have a very high percentage and large population.
I am only half Irish the other half Italian - which in Philly would be pretty normal either or or both
this town may actually be the Irish capital; dubbed the Irish Riviera: Spring Lake NJ
I wanted to say Chicago too, but I thought Boston would edge it out by a bit.
Nice post Kidphilly.
Between Boston and Philadelphia though, where does it appear to be more evident that there's a large Irish culture?
Like not talking about largest population, but the influence of the culture itself between the two cities.
Actually both are pretty prominant. To me they always seemed like the most Irish in the country though for whatever reason the Boston Irish has been played more prominent in movies whereas in Philly the Italian side has played more prominent in movies/media etc.
I have always thought of both as being a bit of a hybrid between the two. I think the Italian side in Philly being as large as the Irish population may mute the Irish side a bit more than in Boston.
Either way I have to get ready for my Flyers.
Savannah GA also has a large Irish population and a great St Patricks Day festival
To Me
Boston/NYC/Philly all have a very noticable Irish presence (not sure which is the most but all very prominant) and Chicago is large but to a lessor extent
Actually i just read somewhere that Philly actually has the largest population in America. Not sure though Philly, Boston and NYC all have a very high percentage and large population.
I am only half Irish the other half Italian - which in Philly would be pretty normal either or or both
this town may actually be the Irish capital; dubbed the Irish Riviera: Spring Lake NJ
Interesting. The south shore of Massachusetts has also been called the "Irish Riviera". According to wiki there are a few, all in the NY or Boston areas. Irish Riviera - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Now, before any Irish FOB complains we should address that we're mostly talking about Irish-Americans who have been in the US for a whiiiile, right? (probably mostly 1848-late 1800s). Although Boston has a fairly significant FOB population it is overwhelmed by Irish-Americans with little connection to the old country (myself included in this bunch)
EDIT: In case anyone doesn't know I mean Fresh Off the Boat.
I wanted to say Chicago too, but I thought Boston would edge it out by a bit.
Nice post Kidphilly.
Between Boston and Philadelphia though, where does it appear to be more evident that there's a large Irish culture?
Like not talking about largest population, but the influence of the culture itself between the two cities.
Also it's not uncommon to go into a corner and either find more people off the boat speaking with an Irish accent or to have Irish dancers randomly show up for a dance in the local pub.
Though there has been less Irish immagration over the past ten years as the Irish economy has really improved. Ireland is the most educated per capita country in the world and also has the highest percentage of residents with a college degree.
Also it's not uncommon to go into a corner and either find more people off the boat speaking with an Irish accent or to have Irish dancers randomly show up for a dance in the local pub.
Though there has been less Irish immagration over the past ten years as the Irish economy has really improved. Ireland is the most educated per capita country in the world and also has the highest percentage of residents with a college degree.
Very true, I'd like to immigrate to Ireland one day... or the UK.
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