Irish in Milwaukee
Milwaukee has a decent sized Irish-American population.
History
Following the
Irish Famine of 1845-1849, over 2.1 million people left Ireland, many of whom sailed overseas to America, including to port cities on the Great Lakes. Thought not as popular a destination as Chicago or Cleveland, many Irish people found their way to Milwaukee.[1]
Festivals and institutions
Every third weekend in August,
Henry Maier Festival Grounds
.
The Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin serves the Greater Milwaukee area in preserving Irish heritage and traditions as well as hosting various performing artists throughout the year.[2]
Miltown Gaels represents Milwaukee at the national level in
Gaelic Games.[3]
Notable people
- Rachel Brosnahan
- George Kennan
- Spencer Tracy
References
- University of Milwaukee.
- ^ "About the Irish Cultural Heritage Center". Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin.
- ^ "ABOUT US". Miltown Gaels- Milwaukee Gaelic Football.