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Saint Patrick’s Battalion: Why Irish-American Troops Defected to Mexico
The soldiers of Saint Patrick’s Battalion are regarded as national heroes in Mexico and Ireland. M arch 17 is, of course, St.
At historic Irish marketplace in KC, I found culture that rivaled my Mexican heritage
Browne’s Irish Marketplace is located at 3300 Pennsylvania Ave., two blocks west of the starting point of the Kansas City St.
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Stories of Resistance: The Saint Patrick’s Battalion
On St. Patrick’s Day, Mexicans celebrate in honor of the Irish battalion that defended their country against the invading ...
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St. Patrick’s Battalion: What caused them to turn on the U.S. and fight for Mexico?
One place in history where you might be surprised to see a green and gold Irish-themed military standard is in the 19th century Mexican Army, but it really happened. St. Patrick’s Battalion ...
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Mexico meets Ireland at The Wayside Inn’s new restaurant
Abigail Thompson mixes a paloma cocktail in a clay cup with tequila and Irish whiskey at the newly opened O’Proa’s Irish ...