Articles Relating to the Irishman's Shanty Past, Present or Future...
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This article was in "Memories Magazine" in (1985?). It gives a very good history of the Shanty and its owners. This link is in PDF.
Irishman's Shanty has a colorful history in Crookston, Minnesota.This is our recent "Grand Forks Herald" "Eatbeat" article by Marilyn Haggerty. She and her guest dined during lunch in the middle of the busy beet harvest season fall 2008. The Irishman's Shanty has many loyal beet truckers and farmers who come out to eat all year, and sometimes more join during beet season. This link is in PDF.
"Irishman's Shanty serves Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner."Here are some big clippings from the "Crookston Daily Times" in 2008. This link is a JPEG.
2008 Times ClippingsThis article was written in 2000 by Marilyn Haggerty from her column, "The Eatbeat" in the Grand Forks Herald. She writes about her dining experience at the Irishman's Shanty. She had a filet mignon which she enjoyed. This link is a JPEG.
Irishman's Shanty - far more than a supper clubThis article was in the "Crookston Daily Times" in 2003. It gives information on services and some viewpoints and quotes from owner Paul Gregg. This link is a JPEG.
Irishman's Shanty, rich tradition