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Did ‘No Blacks, No Dogs, No Irish’ signs actually exist?

While over a million Irish people emigrated to the UK during the 20th century, the narrative over...

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14.15 16 Jul 2025


Did ‘No Blacks, No Dogs, No Irish’ signs actually exist?


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14.15 16 Jul 2025


While over a million Irish people emigrated to the UK during the 20th century, the narrative over these people’s experiences varies, with the mythology surrounding the ‘No blacks, no dogs, no Irish’ signs often contributing to the way we perceive this great migration. But, is there any evidence that these signs actually ever existed?

Joining Seán to discuss is Journalist Michael Murphy, who has been writing about this for the Daily Telegraph…


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