As the fastest growing city in Upper Canada, as it was known until 1841, Toronto saw many Irish arrive on its shores. By the end of the 19th century almost one-third of Toronto’s population was born ...

Given the oppressive conditions under which they lived and worked, it’s hard to imagine how 19th Century Irish immigrants had time to volunteer as firefighters. Yet they did, according to firefighting ...

With nationalism ascendant and Catholics outnumbering Protestants, green was widely embraced, particularly since it had been worn by the United Irish. St. Patrick’s ... more sectarian over the course ...

Patrick’s Day usually conjures images of partying, Catholicism, Irish nationalism and ... Ireland became more sectarian over ...

If it’s March, and it’s green, it must be St. Patrick’s Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global ...

As the United States invaded Mexico in 1846, Los Patricios, a group of immigrants, took up arms for Mexico to defend their ...

Patrick’s Day usually conjures images of partying, Catholicism, Irish nationalism and ... became more sectarian over the course of the 19th century, and nationalism became more associated ...

Irish nationalist groups active in the U.S. – the Fenians, Clan na Gael and, later, Irish Northern Aid – participated in these American St. Patrick’s Day parades, proudly wearing green to demonstrate ...

Attending the Athletics’ first game in their makeshift home made for a memorable evening despite the minor-league ballpark’s ...

Founded by fierce, sea-faring Norwegian Vikings between 856 and 914 A.D., Waterford is Ireland's oldest city. It’s kept its ...