Remembering a lost Irish enclave in St. Paul
Despite its short and oft-forgotten existence, Connemara Patch was home to several generations of Irish working-class families and later immigrant groups.
Natalie Heneghan holds a BA in History from Macalester College.
Despite its short and oft-forgotten existence, Connemara Patch was home to several generations of Irish working-class families and later immigrant groups.
From housing fraternal groups in the 1910s to supporting the fledgling local NAACP to hosting vigils in the 2010s, St. Mark’s has remained a welcoming community space.
When Hanley Falls School closed in the late 1970s, a few local residents saw an opportunity.
By Natalie Heneghan
June 25, 2018