Lecture Series - November 15, Frank Gillan: Fleeing Tyranny-Early Irish Settlers to PEI

Frank Gillan’s presentation “Fleeing Tyranny-Early Irish Settlers to PEI” discusses the 10,000 Irish emigrants who landed on PEI shores between 1800 and 1845. Frank's ancestors on both the maternal and paternal lines were part of that prefamine cohort.

Frank is retired from careers in teaching, labour relations and a few business ventures. Six generations of Irish roots inspired Frank’s storytelling resulting in two family histories- in 2022 The Gillan Journey: County Antrim to Peakes Road, and his mother’s story in They Can’t Take the Kids- The Mooney/McCarthy/Gillan Legacy.

All are welcome at the lectures. Presented at the Irish Cultural Centre, 582, North River Road. Admission FREE. Donations welcome!
For further information contact Kathy Roney, 902-314-8840 or [email protected]

For further information about the Lecture Series, and the detailed schedule of Irish Cultural events, visit https://bisofpei.com

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