The Irish in Cincinnati

This website grew from a University of Cincinnati Honors Program seminar, “The Irish in America,” in coordination with the Archives & Rare Books Library. The focus is on the history and the living heritage of the Irish in Cincinnati and is designed to be a sustainable and informative site that is a collaborative effort between archivists, students, scholars, and the general public.

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“The Quiet Man” Impact on Irish Tourism

By: Remy Nering The Quiet Man is a 1950s romantic comedy starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. Sean Thornton (Wayne) returns home to Ireland from American to claim right to his childhood home but in the process, he angers a… Continue Reading →

Luck of the Irish

By: Sydney Vollmer “The luck of the Irish” is a fairly common saying. Most probably think it means the Irish are a people of great luck.  Anyone who knows the history of Ireland and its people will be able to… Continue Reading →

Is Slagging for America?

By: Kelly Schmitz Slagging is a term used to describe a kind of harsher form of teasing.  While this may seem like an insult to some, to the Irish, it’s considered a behavior that shows affection or bonding, and, in… Continue Reading →

Are “Irish” Beers Actually Irish?

By: Colleen O’Brien When most Americans think of Ireland or Irish-American culture they think of Guinness as one of the key elements, aside from shamrocks and leprechauns. Guinness is an Irish dry stout known for its tangy, sharp flavors, black… Continue Reading →

The Big Dogs of Ireland

By: Cassidy Moody In 1571, Father Edmund Hogan, an Irishman and a Jesuit priest wrote, “The Irish are not without wolves, and greyhounds to hunt them bigger of bone and limb than colt.” He wasn’t actually referring to a small… Continue Reading →

Is Green Dye Edible?

By: Megan Dunlevy The Shamrock Shake returns every March. For many people the annual return of McDonald’s Shamrock Shake means that St. Patrick’s Day is upon us. This mint-flavored shake started off as a charitable promotion that started the first… Continue Reading →

Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant

By: Samantha Besse In order to get a traditional Irish experience, I didn’t have to travel far from home.  Right across the river in Covington, offering a fantastic view of the Cincinnati skyline, I found a small Irish pub called… Continue Reading →

Gaelic Sports for Youth

By: Jayci Kuhn The involvement of children in sports engages them in a community where they gain friendship, athletic ability, and numerous skills that last a lifetime. Gaelic sports in the United States reap all the benefits of any other… Continue Reading →

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