The Green Space

Winner, 2025 McGowan Prize, given by the Irish American Cultural Institute Honorable Mention, 2025 ACIS Lawrence J. McCaffrey Prize for Books on Irish America A historical exploration of the Irish image in popular culture It only took a century or so to segue from phrases like “No Irish Need Apply” to “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” in American popular culture. Indeed, the transformation of the Irish image is a fascinating blend of political, cultural, racial, commercial, and social influences. The Green S