ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Irish American journalism

Okay kiddo, let's explore a bit about Irish American journalism!

First, let's start with what journalism means. You know how sometimes you read a story in a book or in a newspaper? Well, the people who write those stories are called journalists! They go out into the world, ask questions, and write down what they find out so that people can read about it.

Now, let's add in the Irish American part. Irish American journalism is when those journalists write stories specifically about Irish Americans or things related to Irish American culture.

Irish Americans are people whose families originally came from Ireland and now live in America. They might still speak Irish, cook Irish food, or celebrate Irish holidays like St. Patrick's Day.

So, when Irish American journalists write stories, they might write about things like Irish American history, Irish American politicians, or Irish American recipes. They might also talk to Irish Americans and ask them about their experiences living in America with an Irish background.

Irish American journalism is important because it helps everyone learn more about the Irish American community and what is important to them. It also helps Irish Americans feel heard and represented in the news.

That's a simple explanation, but I hope it helps you understand a bit about Irish American journalism!