Canadian Irish Migration Preservation Network

Canadian Irish Migration Preservation Network Dedicated to the preservation of Irish Heritage in Canada. đŸâ˜˜ïž

The Canadian Irish Migration Preservation Network (CIMPN/RCPMI) will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, Ju...
06/07/2026

The Canadian Irish Migration Preservation Network (CIMPN/RCPMI) will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, June 7th, 2026 at noon via Zoom, including the election of new board members and a review of the organization’s projects and accomplishments over the past year.

If you would like to attend, please send us a message for the Zoom link through:
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‱ email: [email protected]
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Le RĂ©seau canadien pour la prĂ©servation de la migration irlandaise (RCPMI/CIMPN) tiendra son assemblĂ©e gĂ©nĂ©rale annuelle le dimanche 7 juin 2026 Ă  midi via Zoom, incluant l’élection des nouveaux membres du conseil d’administration ainsi qu’un retour sur les projets et rĂ©alisations de l’organisation au cours de la derniĂšre annĂ©e.

Si vous souhaitez participer, veuillez nous envoyer un message afin d’obtenir le lien Zoom par :
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‱ courriel : [email protected]
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We are proud to present the latest issue of our newsletter. Nous sommes fiers de vous présenter le dernier numéro de not...
06/04/2026

We are proud to present the latest issue of our newsletter. Nous sommes fiers de vous prĂ©senter le dernier numĂ©ro de notre bulletin An LĂ­onra (A Network / Un rĂ©seau). â˜˜ïžđŸ

Read our latest edition in english: https://tinyurl.com/33sfdvj4

Lisez notre derniÚre édition en français: https://tinyurl.com/mtk824uz

NEW/NOUVELLE: Visit our new Document Library to view previous editions of our newsletter / Visitez notre nouvelle bibliothÚque de documents pour consulter les éditions précédentes de notre bulletin d'information!

English: https://tinyurl.com/mr2k4tdf

Francais: https://tinyurl.com/2emvjw4f

The following is written by CIMPN president, Kelley O’Rourke: During my visit to Ireland in May, CIMPN director Linda Fi...
06/01/2026

The following is written by CIMPN president, Kelley O’Rourke: During my visit to Ireland in May, CIMPN director Linda Fitzgibbon, Gregg Thomassin and I visited Aideen’s Grave on the grounds of Howth Castle in Dublin. Hidden beneath trees and surrounded by blooming rhododendrons, the ancient Neolithic tomb dates back nearly 6,000 years. Known through both archaeology and Irish folklore, Aideen’s Grave remains one of Ireland’s most atmospheric heritage sites. The visit was a beautiful reminder of how landscape, storytelling, mythology, and memory continue to shape Irish heritage today. Themes that also inspire much of CIMPN’s work in preserving Irish history and cultural landscapes in Quebec.

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Le texte qui suit est signĂ© par Kelley O’Rourke, prĂ©sidente de RCPMI: Lors de ma visite en Irlande en mai, la directrice du CIMPN Linda Fitzgibbon, Gregg Thomassin et moi-mĂȘme avons visitĂ© la tombe d’Aideen sur le domaine du chĂąteau de Howth Ă  Dublin. CachĂ©e sous les arbres et entourĂ©e de rhododendrons en fleurs, cette ancienne tombe nĂ©olithique remonte Ă  prĂšs de 6 000 ans. Connue Ă  la fois par l’archĂ©ologie et le folklore irlandais, la tombe d’Aideen demeure l’un des sites patrimoniaux les plus Ă©vocateurs d’Irlande. Cette visite fut un magnifique rappel de la façon dont le paysage, les rĂ©cits, la mythologie et la mĂ©moire continuent de façonner le patrimoine irlandais aujourd’hui. Des thĂšmes qui inspirent Ă©galement une grande partie du travail du CIMPN dans la prĂ©servation de l’histoire irlandaise et des paysages culturels au QuĂ©bec.

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Source: Howth Castle Estate. n.d. “Aideen’s Grave.” https://howthcastle.ie/about/estate/aideens-grave/

On the shores of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue lies the historic Simon Fraser House. Join Samara O’Gorman and Ryan Young as th...
05/29/2026

On the shores of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue lies the historic Simon Fraser House. Join Samara O’Gorman and Ryan Young as they uncover the landmark's deep-rooted Irish connections, specifically the legacy of legendary poet Thomas Moore and his time in the house. Whether you love history, poetry, or Quebec’s rich cultural tapestry, this conversation brings the past to life. Click the link below to watch the video. â˜˜ïžđŸ

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Sur les rives de Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue se dresse la maison historique Simon-Fraser. Rejoignez Samara O’Gorman et Ryan Young alors qu’ils dĂ©couvrent les liens irlandais profondĂ©ment enracinĂ©s de ce lieu emblĂ©matique, plus particuliĂšrement l’hĂ©ritage du lĂ©gendaire poĂšte Thomas Moore et le sĂ©jour qu’il y a passĂ©. Que vous soyez passionnĂ© d’histoire, de poĂ©sie ou de la riche mosaĂŻque culturelle du QuĂ©bec, cette conversation fait revivre le passĂ©. Cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous pour regarder la vidĂ©o. â˜˜ïžđŸ

On the shores of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue lies the historic Simon Fr...

The Plaque to the Irish in Old Quebec, pays tribute to the local Irish community and commemorates the first Saint-Patric...
05/28/2026

The Plaque to the Irish in Old Quebec, pays tribute to the local Irish community and commemorates the first Saint-Patrick's Church in Quebec City. Inaugurated on St. Patrick’s Day in 1997, the plaque memorializes the arrival of thousands of Irish people who fled The Great Famine in the 1840’s. The plaque is just a couple of steps from the Celtic cross at Artillery Park, making the two companions. More info on this plaque and other heritage sites can be found on The Irish Mile Interactive Map: https://cimpn-rcpmi.ca/the-irish-mile-interactive-map/ â˜˜ïžđŸ

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La Plaque aux Irlandais, situĂ©e dans le Vieux-QuĂ©bec, rend hommage Ă  la communautĂ© irlandaise locale et commĂ©more la premiĂšre Ă©glise Saint-Patrick de la ville de QuĂ©bec. InaugurĂ©e le jour de la Saint-Patrick en 1997, la plaque commĂ©more l’arrivĂ©e de milliers d’Irlandais fuyant la Grande Famine des annĂ©es 1840. Elle se trouve Ă  quelques pas de la croix celtique du parc de l’Artillerie, formant ainsi un parallĂšle avec la premiĂšre. Vous trouverez plus d'informations sur cette plaque et d'autres sites patrimoniaux sur la carte interactive de Le Irish Mile: https://cimpn-rcpmi.ca/the-irish-mile-interactive-map/ â˜˜ïžđŸ

The journey begins this Friday! 🎉  The CIMPN is dropping the first official interview for The Irish Mile. Host Samara O'...
05/27/2026

The journey begins this Friday! 🎉 The CIMPN is dropping the first official interview for The Irish Mile. Host Samara O'Gorman sits down with Ryan Young at the beautiful Simon Fraser House in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue to talk heritage, history, and community roots. Stay tuned to our social channels for the full video release! đŸŽ„â˜˜ïžđŸ

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L'aventure commence ce vendredi ! 🎉 Le RCPMI publie la toute premiĂšre entrevue officielle de Le Irish Mile. L'animatrice Samara O'Gorman s'entretient avec Ryan Young Ă  la magnifique maison Simon-Fraser, Ă  Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, pour parler de patrimoine, d'histoire et de racines communautaires. Restez Ă  l'affĂ»t de nos rĂ©seaux sociaux pour la sortie de la vidĂ©o complĂšte ! đŸŽ„â˜˜ïžđŸ

The following is written by CIMPN president, Kelley O’Rourke: As Memorial Day is observed in the United States, it is im...
05/26/2026

The following is written by CIMPN president, Kelley O’Rourke: As Memorial Day is observed in the United States, it is important to remember that the American Civil War also touched communities in what was then Lower Canada, years before Canadian Confederation in 1867. Richard Ryan, born in Saint-Colomban in 1838 to Irish immigrant parents from County Tipperary, died on May 28, 1862, during the Siege of Corinth in Mississippi, one of the major campaigns of the American Civil War. A notice published in the Montreal Gazette identified him as: “Killed in battle of Corinth
” Although his military regiment remains unknown, his family memorialized him in Saint-Colomban Cemetery with the inscription “Though not here in body is here in spirit.” His story is a reminder that the Civil War’s impact extended far beyond the United States and touched Irish communities here in Quebec as well.

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Le texte qui suit est signĂ© par Kelley O’Rourke, prĂ©sidente de RCPMI: Alors que le Memorial Day est commĂ©morĂ© aux États-Unis, il est important de rappeler que la guerre de SĂ©cession amĂ©ricaine a Ă©galement touchĂ© les communautĂ©s de ce qui Ă©tait alors le Bas-Canada, bien avant la ConfĂ©dĂ©ration canadienne de 1867. Un lien oubliĂ© entre le QuĂ©bec et la guerre de SĂ©cession amĂ©ricaine subsiste dans le cimetiĂšre de Saint-Colomban. Richard Ryan, nĂ© Ă  Saint-Colomban en 1838 de parents immigrants irlandais originaires du comtĂ© de Tipperary, est dĂ©cĂ©dĂ© le 28 mai 1862 durant le siĂšge de Corinth, au Mississippi, l’une des grandes campagnes de la guerre de SĂ©cession amĂ©ricaine. Un avis publiĂ© dans le Montreal Gazette indiquait : « Killed in battle of Corinth
 » Bien que son rĂ©giment militaire demeure inconnu, sa famille a choisi de prĂ©server sa mĂ©moire dans le cimetiĂšre de Saint-Colomban avec l’inscription : « Though not here in body is here in spirit. » Son histoire rappelle que les rĂ©percussions de la guerre de SĂ©cession ont dĂ©passĂ© les frontiĂšres des États-Unis et ont aussi touchĂ© les communautĂ©s irlandaises du QuĂ©bec.

Sources:

Montreal Gazette, July 7, 1862, obituary notice for Richard Ryan. The Canadian Encyclopedia “American Civil War.” https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/american-civil-war

Find a Grave, Richard Ryan Memorial, Saint-Colomban Cemetery. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200960472/richard-ryan

National Park Service, Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center. https://www.nps.gov/shil/learn/historyculture/corinth.htm

While attending the Global Irish Civic Forum last month in Ireland, our President Kelley O’Rourke and her husband Gregg ...
05/25/2026

While attending the Global Irish Civic Forum last month in Ireland, our President Kelley O’Rourke and her husband Gregg met up with Linda Fitzgibbon, who also serves on the CIMPN board of directors! Discussions between the two focused on shared interests in genealogy, oral history, migration research, and strengthening international connections between organizations and researchers working to preserve Irish heritage and migration stories both in Ireland and Canada. More on the CIMPN’s experience at the forum soon! 🇼đŸ‡Ș🇹🇩

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Lors du Forum civique irlandais mondial qui s'est tenu le mois dernier en Irlande, notre prĂ©sidente Kelley O’Rourke et son mari Gregg ont rencontrĂ© Linda Fitzgibbon, Ă©galement membre du conseil d'administration du CIMPN! Leurs Ă©changes ont portĂ© sur leurs intĂ©rĂȘts communs en gĂ©nĂ©alogie, histoire orale, recherche sur les migrations et renforcement des liens internationaux entre les organisations et les chercheurs Ɠuvrant Ă  la prĂ©servation du patrimoine irlandais et des rĂ©cits migratoires, tant en Irlande qu'au Canada. Plus d'informations sur l'expĂ©rience du CIMPN au forum bientĂŽt! 🇼đŸ‡Ș🇹🇩

The CIMPN is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of esteemed journalist, author, and historian Alan Hustak. Alan was ...
05/22/2026

The CIMPN is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of esteemed journalist, author, and historian Alan Hustak. Alan was a monumental figure in documenting and preserving history and his passion left an indelible mark on our community. Our CIMPN team member, Samara O’Gorman, worked closely with Alan on the Irish language translations for his book, One Long Line of Marvel. They quickly became friends and the two bonded over shared author stories, their love for Montreal, and of course, the parade. He will be greatly missed by all.

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Le CIMPN est profondĂ©ment attristĂ© d’apprendre le dĂ©cĂšs d'Alan Hustak, journaliste, auteur et historien de renom. Alan Ă©tait une figure monumentale du monde de la documentation et de la prĂ©servation de l'histoire, et sa passion a laissĂ© une marque indĂ©lĂ©bile sur notre communautĂ©. Samara O’Gorman, membre de l'Ă©quipe du CIMPN, a travaillĂ© en Ă©troite collaboration avec Alan sur les traductions en langue irlandaise de son livre, One Long Line of Marvel. Ils sont rapidement devenus amis et se sont liĂ©s autour d'anecdotes d'auteurs, de leur amour pour MontrĂ©al et, bien sĂ»r, du dĂ©filĂ©. Il manquera Ă©normĂ©ment Ă  tous.

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