Ireland Norway

The visit of the "Hannah Parr" to the Shannon and Limerick during May of 1868 is well reported in the excellent article by Clair O. Haugen & James Overdahl. The following additional information may be of interest, the visit coincided with political upheaval in Ireland and Britian (Fenian Rising and the dis-establishment of the church) The presence of the preachers and tract sellers at the docks was a cause of particular irritation to Capt. Larsen and crew. The docks area and road layout of the city has changed little. The efforts of the citizens to make the visit less traumatic are interesting. The descriptions of the passengers and the games the children played are amusing in particular a type of wrestling game popular with the adults also a game played by the children called "Fox" I will print the transcribed details if they are of interest. There is a emigrants including Norwegian "Hannah Parr"Visitors festival May of 2008 in Limerick with music and fun. will keep you informed.