Did You know That The Irish Began Arriving In Jamaica As Early As 1641? Happy St Patrick's Day
Originally published March 17, 2015
Good morning world
Hi, its your girl JA Nursing here Today's St Patricks Day or as some would say St Patty's Day. As Parents, it is always important to learn so you can teach.
I was asked some time ago from my kids why they had to celebrate ST Patrick's day? As a Canadian, I must admit I didn't know why we celebrated it either. With the last name Smith (The surname Smith is particularly prevalent among those of English and Irish descent), I was also curious. AM I IRISH? They have always said that the Irish and Jamaican mesh =Get along so let's, find out whats the real deal about St Patricks Day.
Did you know that
Sir Alexander Bustamante, National Hero and first Prime Minister of Jamaica, used to boast that he was 50 per cent Irish, 50 per cent Jamaican and 10 per cent Arawak. Well known for his humorous nature, charm and charisma, 'Busta' as he is affectionately known,
When you think of the Irish diaspora, you probably think of Great Britain, the United States and Canada, but it turns out the Irish didn’t just stick to the colder western climates.
Irish people are the second-largest reported ethnic group in Jamaica, after Jamaicans of African ancestry. Population estimates range from 300,000 to 700,000, making Irish Jamaicans up to 25% of Jamaica'spopulation. Most Jamaicans with Irish heritage also have African ancestry.
That the Irish began arriving in Jamaica as early as 1641 and have contributed significantly to the culture of the country.
The Irish arrived in Jamaica over 350 years ago in the mid-1600s at the time of British Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell's capture of Jamaica. When British Admirals Penn and Venables failed in their expedition to take Santo Domingo from the Spanish, they turned their attention to Jamaica, not wanting to return to Cromwell empty-handed. With reinforcements from British-held Barbados (many of whom were Irish) they made quick work of dispatching the weak Spanish defense and soon realized that they needed workers to support their new prize. They looked eastward to islands already under British control, Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Montserrat.
Irish Jamaicans
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Notable Jamaicans of Irish descent cited from wikepedia
- Donovan Bailey - former world record holder for the 100 metres race
- Chris Blackwell
- Alexander Bustamante
- Lady Colin Campbell - author, socialite, radio hostess
- Eamonn Costello - designer
- Marcus Garvey - Pan-African human rights leader, intellectual and writer; supporter of the Irish independence struggle in Ireland against British rule
- John Edgar Colwell Hearne
- Bob Marley - reggae artist
- Claude McKay
- Clinton Morrison - football player for the Republic of Ireland national team
- William O'Brien, 2nd Earl of Inchiquin
- SPOT - rapper
- Dillian Whyte - heavyweight boxer
When the Irish arrived in 1641, they brought along aspects of their culture. Irish Moss drink gained popularity in Jamaica as a tradition of the Irish.
Irish Moss is a species of red algae (commonly called seaweed) which is abundant in Irish waters, hence the name, “Irish Moss”.
Irish Moss drink rose to the occasion during Ireland’s 19th-century famine, in part due to the abundance of the seaweed.
When the Irish began arriving in the Jamaica, they brought the popular drink with them but soon found out that Jamaica has the “Irish Moss” seaweed.
The rest is Irish-Jamaican history. Somewhere along the line, Jamaicans decided that Irish Moss was good for boosting a man’s vitality.
Enjoy Irish-Jamaican culture by trying this Irish Moss recipe.
She said she adds Supligen. Supligen is a nutrition drink that a lot Jamaican's drink. It's similar to Ensure.
½ lb Irish Moss
2 oz. Gum Arabic
4oz. Isinglass
4oz. Linseed
1 can. Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 lb Sugar
2 tbsp. Vanilla Flavoring
½ Nutmeg
4 qt. Water
- Wash the moss in the sink to remove sand or foreign matter. Bring water to a boil and then add moss, linseed, isinglass, and gum arabic.
- Let the ingredients cook until everything is dissolved, except the moss. This will take about an hour or so.
- Strain the liquid into another container and separate the boiled moss trash from the drink.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the mixture, now do a taste test. Add more of anything you feel that would make this drink taste the way you want it to.
- Put it to cool in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
- Serve in 12 oz. cups.
Note: Because the thickness of this drink can vary, you may have to dilute this mixture to an acceptable level of consistency.
This drink can be flavored with other flavorings such as Jamaican Strawberry Syrup, or add Peanut Butter, or Rolled Oats, or Ground Cashews, the possibilities are endless.
Try something new, don't be cautious, live on the edge!
WARNING: This is one of the most notorious drinks among Jamaican men. It is said to be the drink that will “put it back,” or “put lead in your pencil.” Good for the writers, eh?
YAH MON!!!
Since I gave you a little History here's a little English Class too!
Since I gave you a little History here's a little English Class too!
This has been your History Buzz with Michelle Smith as we say in Jamaica everything IRIE have a bless day
Find more on your own
LEARN ABOUT CANADIAN HISTORY FROM MY SON http://janursing.blogspot.ca/2015/07/find-out-more-about-canadian-history-by.html
http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/how-a-huge-irish-community-came-to-be-in-jamaica-96982424-237701241.html
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_ http://www.jamaican-recipes.com/irishmoss.html
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/pages/history/story0058.htm
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_people_in_Jamaica
http://republican-news.org/current/news/2009/10/the_black_irish_of_jamaica_one.html#.VQw1wo7YGXM
http://www.jamaicans.com/cooking/beverages/IrishMoss.shtml
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