March 17, 2010

On St Patrick's Day, Ireland Fights for its Image

C. O'Clery, Global Post

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There is currently much debate in Ireland about the stereotypes of Irishness that persist in the popular view of the old country in the United States. This is often promoted by Irish-Americans themselves and is bolstered by Hollywood’s vision of a land of leprechauns and fair colleens and quaint characters who love Guinness and fisticuffs.

 

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