SEPTEMBER 2009
Unveiling of Moville Emigration Monument
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Wednesday 2nd September 2009 a Canadian delegation arrived
in Moville for the unveiling, by Donegal Mayor Brendan Byrne,
of Inishowen's emigration monument
'Fid'. The monument was designed by well-known artist Locky
Morris.
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The monument, which was erected on Moville's historic
old stone pier, represents Moville's maritime history and the
legacy which emigration has left on this town and community."
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Afterwards a launch for the book 'Across the Atlantic' was held
in the Carrowmenagh Suite in the Caiseal Mara Hotel.
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a number of short articles relating to the history of emigration
from Derry and Donegal, written by some well-known local historians
and academics. The articles demonstrate the surviving connections
and links between the people of New Brunswick and the North
West of Ireland. |
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The publication was put together by the archivists from Donegal
County Council and Derry City Council's Heritage and Museum Service
who have also contributed articles on the sources available for
tracing one's ancestors, particularly in relation to emigration.
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