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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jul 20, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The story of Joseph Mc Garrity, the Irish American business man who was a leading figure in the Irish independence movement in the early years of the 20th Century. Born in Carrickmore, Co. Tyrone in 1874, he moved to America in 1892 at the age of 18. In 1918, he took up journalism, founding the Irish Press. (First Broadcast 1979)
Released:
Jul 20, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
DocArchive (1978): With the Irish in New York - No. 1 Gaelic Park: Gaelic Park is the home of hurling and football in New York City, but for many Irish immigrants arriving in America, it is much more than a sports club. It was a place to meet old friends, sing songs, have a few drinks, and reminisce about life back... by Documentary on One Podcast