Irish Famine Orphan Girls Commemoration Day was held at the Famine Rock in Hobson’s Bay, Williamstown on the 17th Nov 2013. The Commemoration is held every year to remember the girls and young women, victims of the Great Famine, who came to Australia under the Earl Grey Scheme. Member for Williamstown Wade Noonan and Hobsons … Continue reading
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The Ambassador of Ireland to Australia, Noel White, has announced the decision of the Government to allocate financial support to 15 organisations across Australia under the Emigrant Support Programme. Total funding this year for organisations in Australia alone amounts to over AU$590,000, an increase of over AU$100,000 on that provided in 2012. Ambassador White commented: … Continue reading
In August he described himself as ‘gay, Irish, Catholic, alcoholic Pogue… about to die from cancer.’ Continue reading
Famine Rock Celebration Continue reading
A revamped Seanad Éireann could play an important part in the life of the nation. Continue reading
Every year since 1998 this vibrant community meets to pay tribute and celebrate our pioneer ancestors, with music, song and exciting real life stories. Continue reading
A Stretch of the Imagination, a classic of the Australian theatre, will be staged on 16 November 2013. Continue reading
Invitation to the launch of a new book by Dermot Meleady on the leader of the Home Rule Party, John Redmond. Continue reading
