Happy Birthday Jim Callery! What an amazing achievement to walk the entire National Famine Way at 90 years young - you are an inspiration! Congratulations and here's to many more incredible achievements. #FamineWay #Missing1490

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John Palliser from Waterford led the eponymous Expedition that along with his report were hugely consequential in the expansion of Canada westward into the Prairies. It was part of a British strategy to counter any US ambitions to annex the region. eamonncmckee.com/2025/02/02/joh…

The 2025 Famine Summer School returns on the 29th May to National Famine Museum | Strokestown Park Join us for stimulating talks from leading academics & live performances exploring the legacy of the Irish famine Programme & tickets, visit: strokestownpark.ie/event/famine-s…

National Famine Way™ Roadshow is on tour from 19th May. Commencing in National Famine Museum | Strokestown Park and held seven locations along trail. Featuring talks, presentations by leading famine historians 📧[email protected] to register. nationalfamineway.ie/roadshow #IrishFamineWay

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🇨🇦🇮🇪 A powerful day of remembrance in Ottawa. On June 14, bronze shoes were unveiled at Macdonald Gardens Park—marking their place on #GlobalIrishFamineWay The bronze shoes honour those who fled famine in 1847 & the Bytown citizens who showed them compassion. #IrishFamineWay

Honouring Indigenous Famine Aid from Quebec and Ireland Lacrosse pays tribute to indigenous nations from Quebec who contributed to Irish Famine relief in 1847. youtube.com/watch?v=Chja59… Funded by the Gov. of Ireland Emigrant Support Programme

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Minister Patrick O'Donovan has announced that the 2025 International Famine Commemoration will take place in Chicago on 2 November 2025. D’fhógair an tAire Patrick O'Donovan inniu go mbeidh Cuimhneachán Idirnáisiúnta an Ghorta Mhóir ar siúl i Chicago ar 2 Samhain. 📷bit.ly/4qugVeG

With Richard Harris in the background that makes two Irishmen in one White House snap irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/1…!

The other photo I submitted to the Irish Times for this article on diplomatic life. Such a great Senator, made a difference to so many lives.