Albany’s Irish community has thrived since the 19th century, when immigrants settled in the capital city and helped shape its culture and neighborhoods. The Irish American Heritage Museum on Quackenbush Square preserves and celebrates this legacy through exhibits, events, and educational programs. Local favorites like Dolan’s on the Avenue provide a warm pub atmosphere with food, drink, and camaraderie. Each March, the Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade brings thousands downtown, filling the streets with music, dance, and Irish pride in New York’s capital city.