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PARK REOPENED
Ireland Park is pleased to announce that it is open again for visitors.
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SEVENTYMILLION
Seventymillion is a website for people to share news, stories and thoughts on that strange affliction called "an Irish heritage." Clich here for a link to the website. |
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Ireland Park at Eireann Quay, Toronto
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Ireland Park honours the Irish immigrants who fled during the Famine of 1847 and the 38,000 who arrived in Toronto that summer when the City's population was a mere 20,000. Ireland Park is a bridge that will link two nations and two cities. It is the story of a destitute people overcoming unimaginable hardship and suffering, and speaks to the kindness and generosity of Canadians, which is as consistent today as it was in 1847.
It is a reminder of the trauma of famine, which still exists in many parts of the world today. The failure of a harvest is an act of nature. Starvation is the result of our failure to respond with generosity to those who are hungry in our world today
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Ireland Park Foundation is a charitable, non profit organization whose purpose it is to create venues and materials that symbolize the arrival and settlement of the Irish in Canada. Objectives include:
- Commemorate the 1,100 people who lost their lives during this tragic period in Torontos history including both the Irish immigrants and those who died trying to help them.
- Celebrate the contribution of the Irish who went on to make meaningful contributions to Toronto and Canada.
- Create awareness of the economic and cultural contribution of the Irish to Toronto and Canada before, during and after the famine period.
- Re-enforce the Canadian traditions of welcoming waves of immigrants from around the world.
- Provide a strong foundation for the ongoing celebration of Irish heritage and its contribution to Toronto and Canada.
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