"Like, what the fuck are they doing?' Gaelic football jerseys in Australia! County Coogee, as it's become popularly known, hosts one of the largest Irish populations in Australia. In the most recent census, 19.5% of its residents claimed Irish heritage. When McCaul describes going down Coogee Bay Road and all you hear is bloody Irish accents, he's not joking."
"Coogee boasts an astounding array of proudly Irish entities: multiple themed bars with Guinness on tap, Jamesons and trad music nights; two fully fledged rugby teams; spice bag takeaway joints; and dedicated supermarkets selling everything from curry sauce to black and white puddings."
"These build on a migration story going back to the mid-1800s, where poor Irish settlers fleeing famine founded Irishtown close to where the Ritz cinema (and Irish Crown Square Supermarket) is today; making use of an area that had historically been cheap and undesirable to the local population."
Coogee, a beachside Sydney suburb, has evolved into one of Australia's largest Irish communities, with nearly one-fifth of residents claiming Irish heritage. The area features numerous Irish establishments including themed bars serving Guinness and Jameson, rugby teams, specialty supermarkets, and takeaway restaurants. This concentration reflects a migration pattern spanning from the mid-1800s when poor Irish settlers fleeing famine established Irishtown in the area, utilizing cheap, undesirable land. The community expanded significantly after the 2008 recession when Australia opened its doors to Irish migrants. Today, Irish cultural presence is pervasive throughout Coogee Bay Road and neighboring Randwick, evident in residents' accents, names, and the abundance of Irish-themed businesses and services.
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