The Irish in Pennsylvania's Coal Region

The Irish in Pennsylvania's Coal Region

What was the experience of Irish immigrants when they arrived in Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal fields in the 19th century? This is the central theme in my podcast discussion with historians/podcasters Fin Dwyer and Damian Shiels on their show, “Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast.” Take a listen and explore the stories of the Irish in the Coal Region in the 19th century, as well as a discussion of where you can dig deeper into thes…