The Irish came to Texas during the Mexican War in 1850 looking for land and opportunitys.
They are Irish people.
Many were from Massachusetts and New York. They had moved to help build the Railroad.
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Tourists when come to visit then they ranch in texas.
Yes, a huge amount of Irish people have left Ireland to go to America, for hundreds of years.
For a new start
Jobs in the coal mines
Well,why does anyone have an accent?It is reminiscent of where you come from.It is irrelevant whether people regard it as cool or not.The Irish people do not consciously choose to speak in the fashion they do.
They moved to the united states for better opportunities. And better farming conditions.