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Irish Places & Cultural Spaces

Irish Places & Cultural Spaces

When: Friday, 25 December, 2020

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From Isolation - Inspiration

From Isolation - Inspiration

When: Monday, 20 April, 2020

Speaking 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

Stay Connected... with Irish Culture

When: Monday, 27 April, 2020

We 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, 2020

People 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

To Be Irish at Christmas

When: Tuesday, 1 December, 2020

Minister 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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Historic Structures Fund for traditional Irish shopfronts

When: Friday, 27 November, 2020

The 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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Chronicles Insight - Unbelievable Journeys

When: Thursday, 28 May, 2020

Mary Jemison

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Kindred Spirits - celebrating a historic act of kindness

When: Thursday, 28 May, 2020

Kindred Spirits – celebrating an act of kindness that stretches from The Great Famine in Ireland to the COvid-19 pandemic. by Kathy Scott Creative Director of The Trailblazery, Ireland

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IrelandXO Guide to Irish Castles

IrelandXO Guide to Irish Castles

When: Saturday, 25 June, 2022

This 30 minute recording consists of a virtual tour of our island's castles led by our resident Archaeologist. We used the Building Chronicles to take a trip through time, all the way back to Medieval Ireland. 

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Chronicles Insight - Irish in Argentina

Chronicles Insight - Irish in Argentina

When: Friday, 19 June, 2020

Fr Anthony Dominic Fahy Father Anthony Dominic Fahy was born in County Galway in 1805 to Patrick Fahy and Belinda Cloran. Many of the Fahy children pursued lives in the Church. 

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