This website grew from a University of Cincinnati Honors Program seminar, “The Irish in America”

Month March 2017

Loreena McKennitt

By: Mickayla Beckett With all of the festivities and business in Cincinnati during autumn, it may seem a bit surprising that a non-themed concert could be completely packed.   For many of the Irish-descended or Irish-interested people in Cincinnati, however, it… Continue Reading →

Irish-American Cultural Identity through Theater

By: Ben Knollman One of the more positive impacts that the Irish Diaspora had on society was the global spread of Irish heritage and culture. With over 34 million Americans currently claiming Irish ancestry, the effects of Irish emigration remain… Continue Reading →

Balancing of Traditions and the Calendar

By: Lauren Higginbotham Leap Year is a 2010 film, starring Amy Adams as Anna Brady, and Matthew Goode as Declan O’Callaghan.  Frustrated with her long time boyfriend’s lack of a marriage proposal, Anna decides to travel to Dublin and propose… Continue Reading →

The High Kings: Irish Music Around the World

By: Benjamin Knollman I have been fascinated with Irish music for some time now, especially the Irish folk group The High Kings.  The High Kings were formed in Dublin in 2008, and consist of four members: Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy,… Continue Reading →

On the Outside Looking In

By: Jessica Heskett The Irish filmmaker, Jim Sheridan, directs the 2002 film, In America.  This film tells the story of a family of Irish emigrants who struggle to find their way in New York City after the loss of their… Continue Reading →

More than Music

By: Jason Cochran Groups like the Dropkick Murphys and Black 47 are at the core of Irish influence in the music today. Their new styles and songs are created, with the style of traditional Irish music certainly not forgotten. Though… Continue Reading →

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