Ireland Parish before the 1850's (jan 1, 1800 – aug 1, 1850)
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Holyoke laboring Irish population lived in three distinct neighborhoods: The Patch (housed the poorest workers), The Flats (now South Holyoke), and Tigertown (named after the rough Irish who settled there). Neighborliness in these communities created community spirit.
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Holyoke's Irish Legacy
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