Timeline of Irish-American Heritage Month 2022

Irish-American Heritage Month timeline

1991

"From this day forward…”

The first Irish-American Heritage Month is declared by the U.S. Congress.

1850

A new life on brighter shores

About a million people immigrate from Ireland to the U.S. during the Irish Potato Famine.

1790

Religious freedom

The United Kingdom repeals its Anti-Catholic Penal Laws — allowing Catholics to leave the country and come to America.

1776

Signed and sealed

Nine of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence are of Irish origin.

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March is Irish-American Heritage Month, a chance for us to tip back a Guinness and contemplate the Irish blood that flows through the heart of America; From John F. Kennedy to Brad Pitt, some of the most famous, prolific, and influential Americans are of Irish descent. March is our opportunity to reflect upon this heritage, learn more about it, and celebrate what is a unique and brilliant strand of history.

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