At the moment, I am spending my days reading about the history of the Irish in New York and conducting research. I meet with people on a regular basis who are part of the Irish community in New York. Some are very connected and involved with all aspects of the Irish scene here, while others only drop into the Irish circle at this time of year. I am writing a book (Ph.D) regarding the different ways in which the Irish-born Irish and American-born Irish express their Irishness throughout the five boroughs, from hanging flags and displaying shamrocks outside apartments and houses, giving children Irish names, researching both their family's history and Ireland's history, taking annual trips to Ireland, joining Irish clubs and organizations such as county organizations, the GAA, Comhaltas Ceolt
