The Irish-Caribbean Connection: Unmasking Myths with Dr. Ellen Howley
The Moreish Podcast: Caribbean History, Culture, and Cuisine por Hema Ramsingh
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Debunking the Irish-Caribbean Connection: Unravelling Myths and Historical Realities
Dr. Ellen Howley joins Hema to discuss the complex and nuanced history between Ireland and the Caribbean.
In the context of Irish history from the 17th century, the British Empire, and the forced migration under Cromwell, Dr. Howley shares the complexity of some Irish people being sent to the Caribbean as indentured servants, while others chose to go and even prospered under the British Empire.
The Irish presence in the Caribbean, particularly on islands like Montserrat and Barbados, remains today, including the ongoing St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Montserrat.
Dr. Ellen Ho ...