by Fergus Keyes | 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...
by Fergus Keyes | 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...
by Fergus Keyes | 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 –...
by Fergus Keyes | 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...
by Fergus Keyes | 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...
Recent Comments