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Chronicles Insight - Irish in New Zealand
When: Wednesday, 12 August, 2020There has been a steady flow of people migrating from Ireland to New Zealand dating all the way back to the earliest days of European arrivals in Aotearoa. Let’s take a look at the experiences of some of New Zealand’s 19th century Irish settlers.
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Chronicles Webinar Playback: Irish Monasteries
When: Saturday, 22 August, 2020Scroll down for video
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Chronicles Webinar Playback: Liverpool Irish Festival
When: Tuesday, 24 November, 2020Scroll down for video Did you know that at least 50% of Liverpudlians can claim Irish ancestry? And many more of our ancestors would have travelled through this famous Irish Sea port on their way to other foreign destinations.
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Chronicles Insight - Hero Healthcare Workers
When: Thursday, 21 April, 2022Over the two years, countries all over the world have paid homage to their brave, tireless healthcare workers who put their lives on the line everyday, putting their own needs last and staying apart from their own families so as to protect them.
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Search our entire Message Board - 160,000 posts and replies!
When: Tuesday, 10 November, 2020General Post Office, Dublin. During the past 10 years, we have welcomed over 160,000 posts and replies on our message board and helped thousands of people reconnect with their ancestors' place of origin in Ireland.
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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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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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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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To Be Irish at Christmas
When: Tuesday, 1 December, 2020Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D. has announced an initiative to further connect with our global diaspora this December - To Be Irish at Christmas. Speaking on Monday, Minister Colm Brophy said:
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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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