In September of 1861, Thomas Meagher began recruiting Irishmen to form a new Irish brigade. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day (known in Gaelic as Lá Fhéile Pádraig, i.e. “the Day of the Festival of ...
This December, join Dr. Damian Shiels for a comprehensive three-week online course titled "Researching the American Civil War." Explore the remarkable stories of Irish bravery, sacrifice, and ...