Pennsylvania and Ireland have had a long and rich historical association. It stretches back to the era of William Penn in the late 17th century, establishing a critical influence on the development of ...
Irish workers built Pennsylvania’s canals and railroads. Irish families shaped neighborhoods and became part of the fabric of ...
More than 1.9 million Pennsylvanians, or about 14.8%, report having Irish ancestry. That’s second to the 21.7% who report German ancestry, according to Census Bureau data. (Also coming in with higher ...
When commuters on the R5 SEPTA train that connects suburban Chester County to Philadelphia approach Malvern station, they might spot a square stone monument on the right side in a clearing surrounded ...