Irish in Vermont & Winooski
I just came across this really interesting article in the Bennington Banner about the history of Irish in Vermont. There is a bit about a man by the name of John Lonergan who opened a market in Winooski to cater to the textile workers.
You can read the full article here: Irish in Vermont a story that ‘needed to be told’ by Mark E. Rondea, Bennington Banner (click article title)