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| Irish Quarter: Overview |
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Digbeth is also known as the Irish Quarter because many Irish
migrants settled there upon first arriving in Birmingham. The Irish community in Digbeth peaked at around 8,500 in the mid-1960's. The community has since dispersed but the annual St Patricks Day Parade, which attracts crowds of over 80,000, is still held on Digbeth High Street. |
| Irish Pubs: Digbeth |
| Digbeth contains several Irish pubs, including the Dubliner, the Fountain Inn, the Kerryman, Spotted Dog and Hennessey's Bar. |
| Irish Social Clubs & Community Organisations: Digbeth |
| Digbeth contains the Irish Centre, the Irish Welfare and Information Centre and the Irish Community Forum. |
| Catholic Church: Digbeth |
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The Irish Quarter was centred on the Roman Catholic parish of St
Anne's. St Anne's church was run by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate from 1938-2010. Congregations peaked at 6,500 in 1965 but have since dwindled to barely 40. |
| JFK Mosaic: Digbeth |
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The JFK Mosaic commemorates assassinated US president, John F
Kennedy.
It was created by Kenneth Budd in 1968 and paid for by the Irish community. The mosaic stood on St Chad's Circus, outside the Roman Catholic cathedral, until 2006 when the surrounding area was redeveloped. Parts, showing diverse cultures living in harmony, have been separated from the main mosaic and installed in various parts of the city. The rest remains storage with proposals for its possible installation at the Beorma Quarter, Digbeth. |
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