The Irish Experience in Boston

Story & Photo by Marianne SalzaHistorian, Chris Daley, presented “The Irish Experience in Boston” at the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library on March 7. Daley’s interest in the topic began when he started examining his genealogy. The recently retired teacher was shocked by what he had learned about Irish struggles and achievements.“Boston is the perfect place to talk about the Irish because they came in droves,” began Daley. “The Irish came to