Conway Mill Trust

09/25/2025

Conway Mill Trust in the United States is delighted to announce that we have a new and vastly improved website thanks to the efforts of one of our new trustees, Nora. This website will help us update the activities of the various organizations that we support in the North of Ireland and keep our friends informed. People now easily read our most recent newsletter and contact us. Please check out:

We are an Irish-American, cross-community fundraising organization working for economic, community, social and cultural development in Northern Ireland.

01/17/2025

We are so excited to hear about this latest endeavor by the Conway Education Centre, one of the many organizations that we support in Northern Ireland. What a wonderful opportunity for ordinary people to share their thoughts and encourage love of writing and literatature.

10/20/2024

One of the organizations that we have supported financially with the contributions of people like you is the Museum of Free Derry. This Museum flourished because it was truly a grassroots, David vs. Goliath mighty effort of ordinary people who wanted to stand up to an Empire and wanted to be sure their story was told in their words. The power of that story has resonated and its location draws people from all over the world to pay witness to the justice and power of their struggle. Let's maintain that legacy with continued support.

The Museum of Free Derry is a key economic driver in the city. Last year we had 42,295 visitors with an £8m investment into Derry with people staying locally. That will be exceeded this year ! The story of our resilience , struggle for truth, justice and equality is a key reason why people come. The story cannot be ignored!
I'm super proud of our team who make all of this happen!

Onwards and Upwards!

02/10/2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Ireland's tumultuous yet fascinating history from 1922 to 1998, where each lesson unfolds the untold stories, pivotal events, and remarkable transformations that shaped the nation's identity.
Course starts on Friday 1 March (9.30am - 11.30). Enrol online at www.conwayeducation.org or call into the office!

07/10/2022

Father Des Wilson saw so much potential and good in many communities that were scarred by the turmoil and violence of "the Troubles" in the north. We are proud as Conway Mill Trust supporters to carry on the legacy of his vision.

05/28/2022

The Museum of Free Derry is one of many organizations that the Conway Mill Trust supports in the North of Ireland. This is a must see museum in Derry/Londonderry. The museum seeks opportunities to make the experience and tragedy of Bloody Sunday relevant to current events developing in the North. This is is one of those opportunities.

Reminder for fantastic event next month at Museum of Free Derry.

All welcome!

Our very own will be speaking along with Anthony Soars, Prof Colin Harvey, and Senator Niall Blaney!

05/10/2022

One of the organizations that the Conway Mill Trust supports is the Museum of Free Derry which attentively documents the history of the civil rights struggle that began in the late 60s in Derry. This era was a pivotal moment in the history in the north of Ireland. The Museum of Free Derry enables the area's young people to learn and experience this history in a non-threatening, welcome to all manner. The museum is a must-see spot if you visit Derry.

Congratulations and thank you to Foyle College's Year 14 History class who recently completed the Bloody Sunday Trust Youth Engagement Programme.

As part of this programme, the students completed an OCN Certificate in Community Independence and created fantastic collages on a local history issue of their choice.

They also heard from a number of speakers about different aspects of local history, including LGBTQ+ rights, the Shirt Factories of Derry, Bloody Sunday and legacy issues surrounding the Troubles. It was a pleasure to host them for a visit to the Museum of Free Derry too.

They really are a wonderful bunch of students. Good luck to them all in their upcoming exams and we look forward to our interschools Youth Conference in June!

✨The future of the city is bright! ✨

02/17/2022

Father Des Wilson was instrumental in the establishment of the Conway Education Centre and Springhill Community house, both in Belfast, as well as other organizations that Conway Mill Trust and our contributors continue to support. It would be great if this documentary came to the U.S. soon, so that more people can learn about the inspiring life and legacy of this humble servant/leader.

Fr Des Wilson: New documentary on west Belfast priest to be screened tonight Almost two years after the death of highly respected west Belfast priest Fr Des Wilson, director Vincent Kinnard has made a new documentary ‘Fr Des – The Way He Saw It' on Fr Wilson's life and legacy. Claire Simpson loo...

12/21/2021

Yet another example of the immeasurable good that your support to Conway Mill Trust provides to vulnerable families in Northern Ireland. This Christmas season consider a donation to Conway Mill Trust in memory of a departed loved one, or give in honor of a special person who has everything. Your contribution is tax deductible (we can provide the tax id number for our non-profit). Make checks out to Conway Mill Trust and mail to Conway Mill Trust P.O. Box 101529 Pittsburgh, PA 15237. All the money raised is donated directly, because our local group is all volunteers. We thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity on behalf of the people served in Northern Ireland

09/03/2021

The Free Derry Museum in Derry Northern Ireland is mentioned in Tripadvisor as one of the best attracts in NI.

Places perfect to visit with the whole family