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Yes, even though many may not know it, Colombia took part in the Korean War with a military contingent, and it did so as a combatant, the only one from a Latin American country, by the way (Cuba and El Salvador were also there but in a medical support role). It cost them more than half a thousand ca
The story of El Batallón de San Patricio — or the Saint Patrick's Battalion — is told in the historical fiction "A Ballad of Love and Glory." Author Reyna Grande discusses her personal connection to the story and how the book shines a light on a forgotten portion of history.
During the Mexican-American War from 1846 to 1848, a group of Irish immigrants deserted the U.S. Army to fight alongside Mexican soldiers. However remarkable the story might be, it’s a chapter of history that’s not especially well known in the U.S.
Kilkenny group release single just in time for this year’s St. Patrick’s Festival Reporter: '); Dóchas will form part of a 15-minute video performance by Burnchurch, which will debut as part the Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Festival Online. The video was shot in various locations across Kilkenny and directed by Maitiú Ó’Casaide, himself a fine Uileann Piper (and former TG4 Young Musician Of The Year). The new song “Dóchas” is wrapped around a version of the Irish hymn “Dóchas Linn Naomh Pádraig” which was arranged by the band's grandfather Seán for the then family ...
SATURDAY: Event to Celebrate El Batallón de San Patricio By Sandra G. Leon A celebration of food, craft beer, live music, live art, and live history will honor the history of the ‘Batallón de San Patricio’ Irish soldiers that fought alongside Mexican troops in the Mexican-American War. The Batallón en El Barrio event on Saturday, March 7, will celebrate that collaboration between cultures with food, craft beer, live music, live art, and live history. The event will feature live dance performances by Grupo Folklorico Tapatio de Oceanside and Clan Rince School of Irish Dance, live music ...