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Introducing Ireland Reaching Out Network Leaders
When: Monday, 9 December, 2019As Ireland Reaching Out grows its volunteer network across the 32 counties, it is introducing a volunteer leadership role at a County level, to ensure that guidance and assistance can be extended across the entire volunteer network, in a consistent manner.
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Got an ancestor named after St Patrick?
When: Sunday, 1 March, 2020IMAGE: "St. Patrick Banishes the Serpents" by jimfitzpatrick.com
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Happy Thanksgiving
When: Monday, 23 November, 2020Picture above: the Beacon of Hope Monument in Belfast's Thanksgiving Square
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IrelandXO Connections - New Zealand and Limerick
When: Monday, 11 November, 2019Kay talks about discovering more about her Irish origins:
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Chronicles Insight - The Irish Superintendents of Liverpool
When: Wednesday, 19 October, 2022Agnes Jones 1832 Agnes Jones was born in 1832 in Cambridge to Irish immigrant parents.
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Seán Mac Mathúna and the Folklore of North-West Clare
When: Friday, 27 September, 2019Picture: L to R: Seán Ó Carúin, Seán Mac Mathúna and Pádraig Ó Flannagáin, Co. Clare. Work of the Commission and Department of Irish Folklore. Written and submitted by Michelle Dunne M.A.
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Countdown to Good Causes Awards Finals begins!
When: Thursday, 24 October, 2019The Good Causes Awards honour the inspiring work and achievements of thousands of projects, clubs and individuals from all over Ireland who, with the help of National Lottery Good Causes funding, have had an extraordinary impact on their local communities.
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Where did your Irish Ancestor Emigrate to?
When: Tuesday, 1 March, 2022Sharing what we know helps researchers on both sides of the pond connect the dots. Help us help you #BringTheirMemoryHome to Ireland.
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The Global Irish Diaspora Directory
When: Wednesday, 18 March, 2020New for 2020. Keep connected with your local Irish community by finding an Irish-interest organisation in your area.
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