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Celtic Roots Amidst the Fern: Irish-Scottish Studies in New Zealand

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The article discusses the Celtic roots of New Zealanders as having descended from migrants who lived their early lives in Ireland or Scotland. The diverse nature of Irish-Scottish studies in New Zealand is also highlighted.
Victoria University of Wellington Library
Title: Celtic Roots Amidst the Fern: Irish-Scottish Studies in New Zealand
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The article discusses the Celtic roots of New Zealanders as having descended from migrants who lived their early lives in Ireland or Scotland.
The diverse nature of Irish-Scottish studies in New Zealand is also highlighted.

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