by Fergus Keyes | May 8, 2024 | History, Media, Project Updates
Connecting the dots of the Irish diaspora The Montreal Irish Monument Park Foundation is thrilled to announce our participation in extending the Global Irish Famine Way to Canada! This meaningful project commemorates the journey of Irish emigrants during the...
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 | History, Media, Project Updates
A Small Project Update, May 31st 2020 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...
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