The years immediately after World War II were known as the decade of disappearing Irish--the peak period of immigration after the great famine. Many of these migrants went to Britain and played a key role in the rebuilding the country after the ravages of war. Their legacy, both in bricks and mortar and also in their cultural and social influences, can still be seen today. Following a brief overview of Ireland and Britain during the post-war years,...
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