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The National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park, and Irish Heritage Trust have released In the Midst of Plenty in collaboration with Enchanted Croi Theatre to mark the 2023 National Famine Commemoration. The 2023 National Famine Commemoration will take place on Sunday 21 May in Milford, Co. Donegal, and will be presided over by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins. The … [Read more...] about In the Midst of Plenty
From Strokestown to San Diego: In The Midst of Plenty brings together the founder and artistic director of Enchanted Croi Theatre Anne-Marie O'Sullivan and composer-lyricist Amy Day who offer a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and their inspirations from the Strokestown Park Archive for their spell-binding new production with its hauntingly beautiful and … [Read more...] about From Strokestown to San Diego: In The Midst of Plenty
Great Famine Voices San Francisco explores the history of the city's Irish community on a tour led by Myles Dungan (RTÉ Radio 1, The History Show) and Glen Gendzel (San Jose State University). They recount the legacy of Famine Irish emigrants in building the city as well as the impact of the San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906 on landmarks such as the Flood Building, St. … [Read more...] about Great Famine Voices of San Francisco
