"a lucid synthesis of the work of countless scholars . truly superb ."Katherine Powers, Boston Sunday Globe  "a balanced and reliable foundation for undergraduate courses in Irish Studies."David Fitzpatrick, Times Literary Supplement   "One of the book's strengths is that .it is still accessible to the general reader.a very valuable work indeed." Brian Hanley, Trinity College Dublin, History Ireland   "Kenny.has produced an intelligent and well-written book.

"Lawrence McCaffrey, Irish Literary Supplement  "an important contribution, offering a compelling narrative for the specialist and general reader alike, as well as being a must for students.points the way forward for American Irish history."Donald M MacRaild, History - Reviews in History   " an invaluable teaching aid.it is such a comprehensive survey of existing scholarship that it highlights the strengths and weaknesses of current research about Irish America and the Irish diaspora.essential reading"Mary J. Hickman, University of North London,   Irish Studies Review ". an ambitious compendium of the ever growing literature on the history of the Irish in America.a must read for all those with an interest in that history' Journal of American Ethnic History.