#OnThisDay 1601 The oldest Saint Patrick’s Day parade took place in the Spanish Colony of St. Augustine, Florida, led by an Irish priest from Spain, Ricardo Artur. In 1737, in Boston, the first celebration took place in a prominent Irishman’s house. But in 1762 the oldest continuous parade took place in New York City by Irish soldiers in the British Army.
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Hi,
I'm David, I'm from Ireland. I am an avid fan of history. I have my B.A. in History, my M.A. in Military History and Strategic Studies,a Post Qualification Diploma in History and I've been teaching History for five years now.
I wanted to create a podcast that examines, in great detail, major Irish battles and battles allover the world in various wars that Irish people played a significant part in.
Hope you enjoy.
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