Live from the Irish Roots Cafe www.Irishroots.com From the Irish Roots Cafe Broadcast Network Irish Roots Cafe Video Shorts. Number 3. Shownotes. _________________________________________________________ Filmed live at the Irish Roots Festival workshops this year. Todays Video Topic: History of the Irish in America Broadcast Here is where we have a chance to cover local history in America (or anywhere in the world really). I started this podcast with the story of the Irish in Missouri, primarily due to the information I had uncovered when writing the book 'Missouri Irish' in 1984. It was first published as 'Irish Settlers on the American Frontier.' We have interviews with quite a few folks, telling the story of the Irish in the region. We cover Irish politics and the Pendergast regime, the early settlements of the Irish here, including the Irish Wilderness under Fr. Hogan and in Kansas City under Father Bernard Donnelly. We also cover the Irish in Savannah, Georgia. This was due to the interest and activity of Walt Harper, who has a good knowledge of the subject, for starters. I enjoyed taking the Irish Roots Cafe mobile unit down to Savannah and speaking there earlier this year. The Irish are represented very well in Savannah, and that would include Kevin Barrys on the waterfront. HIbernians, Dancers, and Singers are out in strength in this historic town. Our next season should begin in 2009, assuming I can get some help from an interested local historian in your area ! Time: 2:44 Please do send your comments and suggestions for our next episodes ! Phone 816-256-3360 to leave your thoughts on my recorder All items mentioned here are found on our web page at www.Irishroots.com