Echoes of Ireland in the deep South
Denis Bergin reports on an uprising of Irish cultural activity in Charleston, where the relics of old Southern decency are still much in evidence.
Published Friday, March 12, 2010, 3:15 PM
Updated Friday, March 26, 2010, 11:07 AM
Denis Bergin previously contributed to Irish America on James Hoban and the early Washington Irish. He lives in the Charleston area of South Carolina and in Co. Offaly.
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mountjoy | May 13, 2010, 04:53 PM EDT
interesting I will take a trip there
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denisbergin | Mar 26, 2010, 07:12 PM EDT
Joe: Fully aware of all the good people at AOH, SCIHS and other Irish-related organizations in Charleston. The article was restricted to the background and people associated with the Festival of Ballycahill. You will find a full account of all the other interests eventually at www.charlestonirish.net Appreciate your interest! Denis Bergin (author)
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Uniteire | Mar 24, 2010, 05:00 PM EDT
It is a good article except there is no mention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians which had three divisions in Charleston in the middle and late 1800's. Even today, the AOH has two divisions in the Metro Charleston area one of which sponsors the second largest St Patrick's Day parade in the South.
Joe Dougherty
Past SC State President
Past National Director
Ancient Order of Hibernians
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