Irish Moore in Elyria Reflects on Dying Irish identity
William Gibson Moore known as Irish laments fading Irish culture and weather shifts in Ireland while running Royal Catering Service in Elyria. He notes shrinking Irish population, changing climate, and belief in leprechauns waning, as he works early hours and contemplates wakes. He was born near Downpatrick in Northern Ireland.
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