Daily Archives: July 8, 2010

The American Wake. Rendered unnecessary by Facebook?

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Mike Reardon

You probably know what an Irish wake is. Did you know that in Ireland they once had “American” Wakes? The American Wake. It’s simple really. During the 19th century there was a veritable flood of emigration in Ireland. Economic and … Continue reading →

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