Americans in Ireland comprise Irish citizens and residents who have full or partial American descent or ancestral background. These individuals often use the term 'American-Irish', in order to differentiate from the Irish-American cultural group.
History
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Celtic Tiger and present
Demographics
Those with American-Irish dual citizenship represent 16.8% of all Irish people with dual nationality.[1] As of 2016, there are 10,519 Americans in Ireland without any Irish citizenship.
Culture and integration
Voter registration drives occurred in the run-up to the 2020 American Presidential Election. Democrats Abroad maintains a notable political base in the country.
Cultural events, such as the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving are celebrated by the resident American population, as well as other affiliated groups.[2] Several towns with large American populations host fireworks displays, while the American Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual Thanksgiving dinner, which is attended by the Taoiseach.[3][4]Black Friday (Aoine Mhór na Siopadóireachta - literally Big Friday of Shopping) has become widely observed in Ireland, however, largely facilitated by physical retailers competing with internet sale promotions, though remains largely detached from its Thanksgiving roots.[citation needed]