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People of Irish heritage are the second largest reported ethnic group in Jamaica after African although most Jamaicans claiming Irish heritage also claim African ancestry and some might claim Indian or Lebanese ancestry. Historical Irish immigration to Jamaica occurred primarily through importation of Irish slaves and also constituted the second largest recorded historical ethnic influx into the country.

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