George Washington and the Irish by Niall O'Dowd

Uncover the forgotten Irish heroes who helped shape a nation.

While George Washington led the charge for American independence, thousands of Irish immigrants—soldiers, spies, medics, and craftsmen—played a critical but largely untold role in the fight for freedom.

From the daring exploits of Hercules Mulligan, the Irish-American spy who twice saved Washington’s life (and inspired a character in Hamilton), to Edward Hoban, the Irish carpenter who helped design the White House, this book sheds light on the hidden contributions of a people whose voices were lost to history—until now.

A powerful, overdue tribute to the Irish legacy in America's founding.