My Irish ancestry

[El Kabong]

Over 100 years ago they were considered scum of the earth and the English were racist towards them fortunately the Jews and the Blacks came to take their place.

The Irish were also considered scum when they migrated to America, most during the potato famine.

It wasn't a "famine"........correct British forum members

[erics44]

my dad is from dublin

his brother is a part of the travelling community here in England

[Mars_ax]

I sometimes tell people who notice that I have an Irish sounding last name, that i'm at least 50% Irish, and 50% German, English, French and Native American. I had a 100% chance of becoming an alcoholic before I turned 18.

[Slim the BoxingManiac]

I'm mostly Swedish, Irish, English, Nordic, and I have a little bit of everything.

I have a black ancestor. His name was Slave. Poor boy.

[Master]

Over 100 years ago they were considered scum of the earth and the English were racist towards them fortunately the Jews and the Blacks came to take their place.

The Irish were also considered scum when they migrated to America, most during the potato famine.

It wasn't a "famine"........correct British forum members

I think the famine led to a lot of the migration and the racism and stereotyping they faced was disgusting. The IRA bombing also alienated them as a community. They are the biggest ethnic minority in England.