Even as the neighborhood has seen growth in ethnic diversity today, the area still retains a strong Irish American presence.

An interest in the language has persisted among a minority in the diaspora countries, and even in countries where there was never a significant Irish presence.

Regardless, there is indeed evidence of early Irish presence in Dyfed and elsewhere in Britain.

Thus, the Irish presence has been known from the start for a spirit of xenophobic defensiveness that is still evident.

Now the Irish presence at Gaelic Park seems secure again.

Dr. Robinson says the Irish presence in the Colonies from 1763 to 1776 was "formidable."

Indeed, the Irish presence here in the 18th century was formidable.

We talked of this for a time, and then the conversation turned to the lack of any worthwhile Irish presence.

There is still an Irish presence, but today it is predominantly Hispanic and Chinese.

Today there is a strong ethnic Irish presence in Omaha.