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Americans in Ireland

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Americans in Ireland
Meiriceánaigh in Éirinn
Total population
38,000
Regions with significant populations
Dublin, Cork and rural towns of Ireland
Languages
Irish · English (Irish · American) and Spanish
Religion
Roman Catholicism · Protestantism
Related ethnic groups
Irish Americans · Americans in the United Kingdom

Americans in Ireland comprise Irish citizens and residents who have full or partial American descent or ancestral background. These individuals often use the term 'American-Irish', in order to differentiate from the Irish-American cultural group.

History

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Celtic Tiger and present

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Demographics

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Those with American-Irish dual citizenship represent 16.8% of all Irish people with dual nationality.[1] As of 2016, there are 10,519 Americans in Ireland without any Irish citizenship.

Culture and integration

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Voter registration drives occurred in the run-up to the 2020 American Presidential Election. Democrats Abroad maintains a notable political base in the country. Cultural events, such as the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving are celebrated by the resident American population, as well as other affiliated groups.[2] Several towns with large American populations host fireworks displays, while the American Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual Thanksgiving dinner, which is attended by the Taoiseach.[3][4] Black Friday (Aoine Mhór na Siopadóireachta - literally Big Friday of Shopping) has become widely observed in Ireland, however, largely facilitated by physical retailers competing with internet sale promotions, though remains largely detached from its Thanksgiving roots.[citation needed]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "All non-Irish nationals in Ireland - CSO - Central Statistics Office".
  2. ^ "Americans in Ireland are deeply divided as Fourth of July arrives". The Irish Times.
  3. ^ "A hundred thousand welcomes – where to celebrate July 4 in Ireland". 30 June 2019.
  4. ^ "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland - Thanksgiving Celebration - Galway".