Louisiana’s Irish Roots (1993)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1993-10-08
Duration: 00:10:40
Subjects: Irish Americans | Ireland
Contributors:
- Collins, Robert Host
- Duhe, Jeff Reporter
- Murphy, Bill Interviewee
- O'Flaherty, Danny Interviewee
- McGrath-Swain, Mary Ann Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 8, 1993, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Jeff Duhe’s report on Louisiana’s Irish roots. In New Orleans, he visits St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, a church built by Irish immigrants in need of restoration, an Irish pub, and an Irish dance class. He interviews: Bill Murphy, historian; Danny O’Flaherty, balladeer; and Mary Ann McGrath-Swain, dance instructor. Host: Robert Collins