Update July 2022

Update July 2022

by | Jul 1, 2022 | Project Updates

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 archeologists using a great deal of care and respect located...
Media Mentions

Media Mentions

by | Dec 17, 2021 | Media

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 articles also mention other efforts to preserve...
1847-48 event and Black Rock Historical Writings

1847-48 event and Black Rock Historical Writings

by | Dec 17, 2021 | History

Historical writings concerning the event of 1847-8 and the Black Rock   Black Rock Manifesto – November 13 1981 http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1946&dat=19811113&id=4FsxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=DaUFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1627,1095003 The Ship Fever Monument –...
History of the Black Rock

History of the Black Rock

by | Dec 17, 2021 | History

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 are scarce, but it is estimated that one million or more...

Update May 31st 2020

by | May 31, 2020 | Project Updates

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 in 1% or less of the total area where the main...