Before that, it was inhabited by the Irish who emigrated to Boston during the Great Famine era, at the time making up nearly 50% of the North End’s population.

Source: https://dailyfreepress.com/2023/10/22/history-and-authenticity-can-only-be-claimed-by-bostons-little-italy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=history-and-authenticity-can-only-be-claimed-by-bostons-little-italy

Five young women seek to escape the Great Famine in Ireland, aboard a ship bound for Australia.

Source: https://www.buffalorising.com/2023/09/the-irish-classical-theatre-company-presents-belfast-girls/