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Schools founded by Scot-Irish: · University of Pittsburgh · Washington and Jefferson College · Allegheny College · Grove City College

· Westminster College · Geneva College Foods the Irish brought over: · Corned beef and cabbage · Shepherd’s pie · Scones · Soda bread Irish Coffee

Irish contributions St Patrick’s Day this traditional Irish religious holiday becomes an opportunity to celebrate all things Irish Irish dance Irish music Pubs

· Noted Scotch-Irish in Pittsburgh history include Stephen C. Foster (musician, wrote Old Susannah), Robert Fulton (brought steamboat to commercial stage) and Andrew W. Mellon (founded Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh )