Lecture Series- November 21, Dr Mark McGowan: Making History come alive: the Global Irish Famine Way
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Dr Mark McGowan presents “Making History come alive: the Global Irish Famine Way and Canada” on Saturday 21 November at 7 pm.
In 2019, the National Irish Famine Way was established by The National Famine Museum of Ireland In Strokestown. This NIFW commemorates the 165 km pilgrimage made by 1,490 evicted tenants from County Roscommon to the ships to Canada. In 2024 the Global Irish Famine Way (GIFW) was established in Canada. Sites are planned to mark the Famine diaspora, with the GIFW’s Bronze Shoe monuments. When completed it will be the longest heritage trail in the world.
Dr Mark G McGowan is Professor Emeritus of History and Principal Emeritus at St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto. He is currently national convenor of the GIFW in Canada. He has published widely on Irish Migration, The Catholic Church, and the Great Irish Famine.
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
In 2019, the National Irish Famine Way was established by The National Famine Museum of Ireland In Strokestown. This NIFW commemorates the 165 km pilgrimage made by 1,490 evicted tenants from County Roscommon to the ships to Canada. In 2024 the Global Irish Famine Way (GIFW) was established in Canada. Sites are planned to mark the Famine diaspora, with the GIFW’s Bronze Shoe monuments. When completed it will be the longest heritage trail in the world.
Dr Mark G McGowan is Professor Emeritus of History and Principal Emeritus at St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto. He is currently national convenor of the GIFW in Canada. He has published widely on Irish Migration, The Catholic Church, and the Great Irish Famine.
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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