Irish History in Pennsylvania’s Coal Region | St. Patrick’s Day

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Molly Maguires meeting in Schuylkill County, PA in 1870s

Discover the fascinating stories of Irish immigrants in Pennsylvania’s Coal Region - tales of resilience, labor struggles, and cultural traditions that shaped a community. From St. Patrick’s Day parades to the Molly Maguire trials, explore the rich history behind the green. Don’t miss these captivating stories. Find all the stories.

Memorial to victims of the Irish potato famine of the 1840s | Dublin, Ireland

Posted on by Jake Wynn

In February 2024, I had the opportunity to visit Dublin, Ireland and made a stop at a memorial to those lost in the Potato Famine of the 1840s. The events in Ireland during the 1840s had reverberations in Pennsylvania's Coal Region as thousands of Irish immigrants fled their homeland and sought a new life in the anthracite coal fields. Read the full story.