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Family Tree Resource For Kids
When: Thursday, 23 April, 2020Filling in your family tree is a bit like solving a big puzzle – and each puzzle is different for every family! You will have to do some detective work, so remember to take notes and keep your eyes and ears open for clues that well help you discover the names that you are looking for.
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Spotlight On The Irish Mammy
When: Friday, 20 March, 2020Though the everyday actions of our Irish Mammies have undoubtedly shaped the Irish nation by helping generations of Irish people, at home and abroad, they sadly have largely gone unremarked by history.
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Stay connected with your Irish place of origin
When: Thursday, 2 April, 2020Our Chronicles are designed to connect people descended from the same place in Ireland by enabling them to share information about their ancestors, the buildings they lived in and the events that shaped their lives. Stay connected with your Irish county or civil parish diaspora by:
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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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XO Chronicles - Remembering WW1
When: Wednesday, 11 November, 2020Many more Irish men and women joined the allied forces in the countries they had emigrated to, and thousands, such as Patrick Conheady and Charles Sharpe, gave up their lives in the ensuing battles.
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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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