More than 1.9 million Pennsylvanians, or about 14.8%, report having Irish ancestry. That’s second to the 21.7% who report German ancestry, according to Census Bureau data. (Also coming in with higher ...

Pennsylvania and Ireland have had a long and rich historical association. It stretches back to the era of William Penn in the late 17th century, establishing a critical influence on the development of ...

I. Scot in 1600. Poverty and insecurity -- Domestic life of the Lowland Scot -- Scottish social institutions in 1600 -- Religion in Scotland -- Mind and character of the Lowlander -- II. Scots in ...

As people march down State Street Saturday for Erie's St. Patrick's Day parade, you may wonder how many can trace their roots back to the Emerald Isle. How many are just joining in on the celebration?

A new book and companion CD follow the immigration and music of Scots-Irish who came to Appalachia in the 18th and 19th centuries. This Music Has No Borders: Scots-Irish Music In Appalachia The Scots ...

While much of the folk magic tradition of the Ozarks came from the Scots-Irish, by way of Appalachia, there is a link to Pennsylvania Dutch powwow.