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· The Sister's of Mercy, also among this group of immigrants, made many important contributions to Pittsburgh's heritage including **St. Paul's Cathedral**, **Carlow College** and **Mercy Hospital.**  · During 1890, more Irish immigrants poured into Western Pennsylvania, settling primarily at the **Point in downtown Pittsburgh**. An entire community of Irish sprung up around the old **Fort Pitt Blockhouse**, calling themselves "**Little Ireland**."

· More Irish communities developed in the **South Side, Strip District, North Side, Oakland** and **Lawrenceville.**

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