Great Irish Famine Commemoration 2026 - free event

Schedule

Sat Aug 29 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Hyde Park Barracks | Sydney, NS

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Remembering Ireland and the Irish Famine, an Gorta Mor, with guest speakers, poetry, music, and laying of flowers at the Irish Memorial.
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Great Irish Famine Commemoration 2026


Join Us for the Great Irish Famine Commemoration 2026!

Come together at this free event to remember and honour Ireland and those affected by the Great Irish Famine. A heartfelt gathering to reflect, share stories, and celebrate Irish heritage. Explore the barracks, home to many Irish in the early colony including the Irish Orphan Girls here as a direct consequence of the famine. Join in the craic after the event at PJ O'Briens, 57 King Street, a short walk away, where food and drinks will be available for purchase, and a free tea/coffee available. Don't miss this meaningful event—let’s connect and keep history alive! Join the event of The Great Irish Famine Commemoration Committee!


Explore the webpage https://irishfaminememorial.org for more details on the association and its history. A membership form is available on the webpage at $10 year (July-June) should you be interested in joining the association.


Agenda

🕑: 10:45 AM
Seated in preparation
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Hyde Park Barracks, Irish Famine Memorial, Sydney, Australia

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