Another thread brought up the subject of Appalachia and it reminded me of a book by David T. Gleeson which gives an excellent account of the experiences of the Irish (both Catholic and Protestant) in the broader American South in the period from 1815-1877.
The book discusses Bishop John Ireland of Charleston, SC (born in Co. Cork)and says;
"This southern bishop did not, however, forget his roots. Beginning some speeches in Gaelic, he enjoyed expounding on the ancient glories of Ireland..."
In another part of the book, a priest is described as trying to calm a riotous mob by addressing them "in English, and TWO dialects of Gaelic". Now there's a man we can all admire.

John Mitchel, the Young Irelander who was transported to Van Diemen's Land [now Tasmania] in 1848, escaped from that island to America and later became a sympathiser for The Confederacy. I think his son or sons fought for the South.

Seanfhear