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1. northeasttennessee.org › echoes-of-the-highlandsEchoes of the Highlands: Exploring Scots-Irish Heritage in ...

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   May 24, 2024 · Bluegrass and Celtic music share a lively spirit, with fiddles, banjos, and rapid upbeat tempos. This musical connection reflects the deep roots of Scotch-Irish immigrants who brought their own traditions to Appalachia. This uniquely created sound echoes across the Atlantic and has continued to evolve throughout generations.

2. www.wvlt.tv › 2024/03/16 › irish-heritage-runs-deepIrish heritage runs deep in East Tennessee’s history - WVLT

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   Mar 16, 2024 · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - With St. Patrick’s Day this weekend, East Tennesseans are getting ready to celebrate the Irish holiday. But what you might not realize is that Irish heritage is rooted in Knoxville’s history. “Our very fist city council in 1815, three of the seven men on city council were from Ireland, and had Irish accents ...

3. www.irishcentral.com › roots › genealogyThe Irish American identity - why does it remain so strong?

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   Mar 30, 2024 · Writing is at the root of why American-born novelist Kathleen Hill identifies as Irish. Growing up in a house where four generations of her Irish American family lived, Hill says. "I started ...

4. www.electricscotland.com › history › worldThe Scots-Irish in the Hills of Tennessee - Electric Scotland

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   According to the Tennessee census bureau, one in five Tennesseans can trace their roots directly to the Scots-Irish settlers of the 18th century. Most of these settlers are of Ulster Protestant/Presbyterian stock who were forced under British rule to flee their country. So claims Billy Kennedy, who has researched the topic and written about it ...

5. www.lmc.edu › about › news-centerIn the Mountains: The Scots-Irish heritage in Appalachia - LMC

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   Mar 17, 2022 · The multi-part series “In the Mountains” delves into the history of the area surrounding Lees-McRae College. This article explores how Scots-Irish immigrants contributed to the creation of a distinct Appalachian culture. Between 1820 and 1930 alone, around 4.5 million people immigrated from Ireland to the United States.

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6. blueridgemountainstravelguide.com › appalachian30 Fun Facts About Appalachian Scots-Irish History & Culture

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   Aug 21, 2023 · His Scots-Irish heritage was a big factor in his development as an artist. William’s famous song “I Saw the Light” was set to the tune of a traditional Scottish folk tune, “Bonnie Charlie, Will Ye No Come Back Again.”. 30. Jasper “Jack” Daniel got his start working for a Lynchburg TN moonshine distiller, Dan Call.

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   Why are Tennesseeans so proud of their Irish ancestors?

   • Tennesseans take great pride in tracing their blood back to Ireland and remembering their ancestors who left the hillsides of Antrim and Down to create a civilization in a wilderness and help lay the foundations of what today is possibly the greatest nation on earth. (The Scots-Irish in the Hills of Tennessee by Billy Kennedy)

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   Who were the Scots-Irish in the hills of Tennessee?

   • The Scots-Irish in the hills of Tennessee were primarily Ulster Protestant/Presbyterian settlers who were forced to flee their country under British rule.\nMost settlers in this region are of this descent, as claimed by Billy Kennedy, who has researched the topic and written about it in his book.

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   Why do Americans write about Irish music?

   • That journey also helped forge bonds that have gone toward a "lifetime of activity in the Irish American community" in New York, says Keating, who writes about Irish music for the Irish Voice, the sister publication to IrishCentral. Writing is at the root of why American-born novelist Kathleen Hill identifies as Irish.

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   Who were the first settlers in Tennessee?

   • One in five Tennesseans can trace their roots directly to the Scots-Irish settlers of the 18th century. These settlers were primarily of Ulster Protestant/Presbyterian stock who were forced under British rule to flee their country.

   The Scots-Irish in the Hills of Tennessee

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   Are Irish Americans tenacious in identifying themselves as Irish-American?

   • As a matter of fact, the population describing themselves as Irish-American is seven times larger than the population of Ireland itself. And the "Irish in America are tenacious in their cultural identification," writes Eileen Markey, with many claiming an Irish identity even a century after their ancestors left Ireland.

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   How did the Scots & Irish influence the Appalachians?

   • The Scots-Irish brought a border culture of retributive justice to the Appalachians, forged by a centuries-long conflict between the Scottish, English, and Northern Irish. The infamous feud between the Hatfields  & McCoys (who were of English and Scottish descent, respectively) reflects their territorial nature and combative culture. 20.

   30 Fun Facts About Appalachian Scots-Irish History & Culture

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8. www.scotsman.com › arts-and-culture › the-roots-of-aThe roots of a nation: The Scots Irish that built America

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   Jan 24, 2011 · • The writer Kingsley Amis argued that the form "Scotch-Irish" should be used in English – rather than "Scots Irish" which he said did not reflect the etymology of the word.