The documentory to which I referred, Ceejay, claimed more than "a suggestion of an Irish dimension" to the Eureka story. It seemed to be claiming that it was an Irish uprising. That the idea of freedom and democracy was an Irish invention.
Of course Irish miners played a part at Ballarat but they were alongside miners from at least 100 other countries.

A bit of balance here! That's all I'm seeking.
I'll happily wear the "unfashionable" lable but I'll not wear the "racist" one.
I think we've seen a bit of balance actually. Now that the big day is upon us.
Cheers, Joy