Recent Articles
Update July 2022
The REM organization while doing an excavation for their new Montreal Light Transit system, in the area of the Back Rock hired archeologists for a particular area where the Famine Cemetery was located. These...
Media Mentions
Here's a sample of the media articles that mention The Montreal Irish Monument Park Foundation. Most articles refer to our effort to build a beautiful world-class memorial space around the Black Rock. However, some...
1847-48 event and Black Rock Historical Writings
Historical writings concerning the event of 1847-48 and the Black Rock Black Rock Manifesto – November 13, 1981...
History of the Black Rock
History Overview of the “Black Rock” 1847 was the middle year of a five year famine in Ireland. Originally referred to as “The Potato Famine”, the event is currently called “The Great Hunger”. Detailed records...
Update May 31st 2020
A Small Project Update As most of you are aware, some months ago, during the REM excavation for the new light transit system, the remains of 14 victims from the 1847 event, were discovered. (This excavation took place...
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