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IrelandXO Chronicles - A Diverse Diaspora
When: Thursday, 24 September, 2020Our Irish diaspora is as diverse as the many countries that our ancestors emigrated to. Our emigrants opened our eyes and minds to different cultures and today, both at home and abroad, Irish people can lay claim to ancestry that comes from many different continents.
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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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A Day in Dublin with Joyce and Bloom
When: Thursday, 11 June, 2020The Martello Tower, Sandycove
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Your MAYO parish just before the Famine
When: Wednesday, 10 June, 2020Lewis' Topographical Dictionary of Ireland is one of the most valuable and unique sources of local history in Ireland. The equivalent of a tourist's "Lonely Planet Guide" in its day, this groundbreaking publication came in two volumes, with an accompanying atlas. First published in 1837, it was
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Kindred Spirits - celebrating a historic act of kindness
When: Thursday, 28 May, 2020Kindred 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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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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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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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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10 + Irish museums that have free virtual tours
When: Saturday, 1 May, 2021Scroll to the bottom to see our new additions for 2021
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