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Thread #19759   Message #204872
Posted By: GUEST,Harry A
31-Mar-00 - 10:37 PM
Thread Name: The Irish Navvy In America.
Subject: RE: The Irish Navvy In America.
I had understood that the Irish workers on the North American railways were referred to as tarriers (as " Drill ye Tarriers, Drill"). By the way, does anyone have any idea what the origin of the term Navigator, referring to the Irish who worked in Enland, originated?

I love the Pogues' version of "Navigator", and sing anytime people will let me.

Harold