Oh...

I thought it looked like another good opportunity for this stupid American to better my understanding of Irish history and its impact on current Irish culture and economy.

My interest grew from the folk songs of Ireland and an attempt to get the history straight required review of several different histories. As the "victor" generally gets to do the writing, it seemed this would be yet another and fresh perspective.

There is a section on the Scot Irish and Ulster Scots, but I can't say if they'll get into the slave trade. Guest, would you be so kind to direct me to information on the role my ancestors played in the slave trade? Perhaps I could study up on that before the conference...

Ed