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Middle Island memorial cross comemmorates the Miramichi region s Irish heritage. Photo: John Kernaghan. By John Kernaghan, Contributor
The region’s tough but triumphant Irish roots are celebrated every year at Canada’s Irish Festival.
It’s no secret why folks along the mighty Miramichi River celebrate their Irish heritage so fiercely. When your roots and a good part of the history that followed are steeped in sorrow and loss, rejoicing in what is good about life and your culture is that much more important.
This region, about two hours’ drive north of New Brunswick’s economic center, Moncton, has taken body blows over the centuries, from famine and fire to war and mill closings that have tried the resolve of a largely Irish population.