Notable Irish immigrants with Boston ties

Galway-born musician Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore came to Boston in 1849 and is regarded as the father of the American brass band.

He wrote “When Johnny Comes Marching Home.”

((Photo Courtesy Of The Boston Irish Tourism Association))

	Galway-born musician Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore came to Boston in 1849 and is regarded as the father of the American brass band. He wrote “When Johnny Comes Marching Home.” ((Photo Courtesy Of The Boston Irish Tourism Association))
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