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Did your ancestor have a connection to an Irish Workhouse?
When: Friday, 10 April, 2020Many of the people who went into an Irish Workhouse, never came out again, dying from malnutrition and ill health, or remaining in the infirmary when the Workhouse evolved into one of the many county homes, district hospitals, and asylums that were part of the legacy of these institutions.
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From Isolation - Inspiration
When: Monday, 20 April, 2020Speaking earlier this month about this innovative project, Ambassador Adrian O’Neill said: “Across these islands, there are many artists who also are in domestic isolation. They and their work continue to be important sources of inspiration to us all, especially in these difficult times.”
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Stay Connected... with Irish Culture
When: Monday, 27 April, 2020We will continue to add to this list so remember to check back to see what's new!
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The Scott/Quilty Clan Reunite after 152 years
When: Thursday, 28 April, 2022Local family historian Bob Quilty has managed to reunite an entire clan 152 years after the emigration of his two granduncles to upstate New York in the later part of the 19th century.
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Historic Structures Fund for traditional Irish shopfronts
When: Friday, 27 November, 2020The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, TD, along with the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, TD, and the Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for Sport and An Ghaeltacht, Jack Chambers TD, today, 27 November
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Got an Irish Ancestor named Anne or Nan?
When: Thursday, 1 July, 2021Lá Fhéile Áine ~ Anne's Feast Day or St. Anne's Day is traditionally associated with midsummer in Ireland.
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Chronicles Webinar: Irish actors of the silver screen
When: Friday, 13 November, 2020We will be using the XO Chronicles to learn about movie stars of the past who were of Irish birth or blood. Travel may be off the cards for the moment, but we can still connect with our Global Irish Community and learn more about our shared ancestry.
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Free Irish Genealogy Course Now Available!
When: Thursday, 20 May, 2021Introduction to Irish Family History Created with the help of our volunteer network, this course introduces the basics of Irish family history research, explains the resources available, and helps researchers interpret their findings in a meaningful way.
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County in Focus - Leitrim
When: Wednesday, 2 December, 2020People The Leitrim Diaspora has no shortage of interesting characters. Here are some highlights from our database of Leitrim Ancestors. Click on the images below to learn more about the lives of these individuals.
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Irish Places & Cultural Spaces
When: Friday, 25 December, 2020Click on the images (or title) to discover more ...
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