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Quintessentially Irish

When they arrived in America, they were not warmlyreceived by Americans

When they arrived in America, they were not warmly
received by Americans

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When they arrived in America,
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they were not warmly received by Americans.
Duration
7 seconds
Views
60
Timestamp in Movie
00:26:34
Uploaded
Apr 11, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
Swipe Films

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Movie Summary

A journey through Ireland's cultural heritage, exploring the origins of whiskey production, the world-famous Guinness brewery, age-old equestrian pursuits, traditional Gaelic athletics, and the enduring Dunsany Castle.
There was a party in the 1840s and '50s - Quintessentially Irish 00:09
There was a party in the 1840s and '50s
The Irish proved themselves to be assets to America, - Quintessentially Irish 00:12
The Irish proved themselves to be assets to America,
And one of the key moments was the Civil War, - Quintessentially Irish 00:07
And one of the key moments was the Civil War,
Those who came into New York very often were recruited - Quintessentially Irish 00:10
Those who came into New York very often were recruited
Irish America is a remarkable phenomenon. - Quintessentially Irish 00:05
Irish America is a remarkable phenomenon.
Many Irish Americans are 4th, 5th, 6th generation, - Quintessentially Irish 00:17
Many Irish Americans are 4th, 5th, 6th generation,
There's a difference between Irish-born people - Quintessentially Irish 00:09
There's a difference between Irish-born people
They are not the same people. They are different tribes. - Quintessentially Irish 00:05
They are not the same people. They are different tribes.
And very often people who may have a series - Quintessentially Irish 00:09
And very often people who may have a series
They want to be more Irish than the Irish are themselves. - Quintessentially Irish 00:05
They want to be more Irish than the Irish are themselves.
I don't believe that Ireland would have - Quintessentially Irish 00:09
I don't believe that Ireland would have
And likewise, I'm not sure that the Good Friday Agreement - Quintessentially Irish 00:14
And likewise, I'm not sure that the Good Friday Agreeme...
I remember being in Belfast during - Quintessentially Irish 00:08
I remember being in Belfast during
Which meant that President Clinton, - Quintessentially Irish 00:15
Which meant that President Clinton,
You have all heard the expression, - Quintessentially Irish 00:09
You have all heard the expression,
No, it happens because Irish Americans - Quintessentially Irish 00:07
No, it happens because Irish Americans
It was a chilly morning, but the food was good, - Quintessentially Irish 00:06
It was a chilly morning, but the food was good,
I don't know how many countries there are - Quintessentially Irish 00:12
I don't know how many countries there are
Some of my European colleagues in Washington - Quintessentially Irish 00:13
Some of my European colleagues in Washington
And I know people at home in Ireland - Quintessentially Irish 00:05
And I know people at home in Ireland