Ireland Park Foundation - Toronto Irish Famine Memorial

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COMING EVENTS

RECENT EVENTS

August 12th-22nd 2009 7PM (no show on Sundays)

Teacht i dTír: Voices from Ireland Park

Like the atmospheric park in which it is set, this theatre project memorializes the events surrounding "The Arrival of 1847.

Through a pastiche of events, characters, and geographies, Teacht i dTír portrays vast summations of historical and societal forces at work during "The Arrival." Its genre is experiential theatre — the story is encountered in a setting directly related to its subject matter, heightening the artists and audience’s connection to the material. Its form is physical theatre. Its style is self-effacing, bold, and reflective.

OPENING NIGHT AUGUST 12th SOLD OUT

*Blankets for sitting encouraged

Pay-What-You-Can by donation

www.mackenziero.com

International Irish Famine Day Commemoration

Ireland Park, Saturday May 9, 2009, 10.00 am – 11.00 am.

The Government of Ireland and Ireland Park Foundation invites you to join us for a special commemorative service to honor the Irish Famine immigrants fleeing the Great Famine in Ireland of 1847.

Éamon Ó Cuív, T.D., Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs will represent the Irish Government. A musical tribute to the memory of the immigrants will be performed by The Toronto Choral Society (founded in Toronto in 1845) and Deb Quigley.

Representatives of Local, Provincial and Federal Government will also participate.

Please feel free to bring your own floral contribution for you to place at the memorial.

While admission to the commemoration is free, space at Ireland Park is quite limited and those interested in attending are asked to register in advance by visiting our website INTERNATIONAL IRISH FAMINE DAY GUEST REGISTRATION.

If you wish to make a donation to Ireland Park, you may also do so when registering for the event.

Ireland Park Foundation

Eireann Quay, see map

JUNE 20th & 21st 2007 - Grand Opening of Ireland Park

We are thrilled that the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese has committed to attending our opening events as the Patron of Ireland Park Foundation.

Click HERE for More Information

We are thrilled that the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese has committed to attending our opening events as the Patron of Ireland Park Foundation.

Click HERE for More Information

Silos Video Presentation
May 24 premiere of 1847 Irish Famine video inspired and informed by the Ireland Park project. A 5-minute art video by Christina Kirouac on a repeating loop from sunset for 4 hours. Please note: The 30' x 50' video projection can be viewed from Portland Slip, where parking may also be available. http://www.kmai.com/video

2007-02-25 - A private unveiling of "The Emigrants" in Dublin.

A private reception took place in Dublin to unveil "The Emigrants" on the eve of their departure to Ireland Park, Toronto. This event takes place at the Kelly Theatre, National College of Ireland. Guests will also to be invited to a premier screening of a Moondance Production; 'Sculpting Life' showcasing the life and work of Rowan Gillespie. The scuptures will be left on view to the public untill Monday evening, the 26th February.

2006-09-13 - AN EVENING OF WORLD CHAMPION OYSTER OPENERS.
Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce, in associaton with Starfish Oyster Bed & Grill present an evening of World Champion Oyster Openers. Celebrating the arrival of the first Galway Oysters of the Season. In support of The Ireland Park Foundation

2006-08-27 - Allens, A Bar-b-que in the Backyard with CHIN Radio Personality Hugo Straney

2005-03-17 - CHIEFTANS RECEPTION
What better way to remember the past while looking to the future than to celebrate Ireland's national day in the company of some of Ireland's finest traditional entertainers?

2005-03-05 - ARRIVAL UNVEILED AT BCE PLACE
The propitious Atrium of BCE Place provided the ideal setting for a memorable and enjoyable evening as the first of the 'Arrivals' - a bronze sculpture of an Irish famine emigrant - was unveiled for a seasonal showing at Allen Lambert Galleria.

2004-06-01 - TURNING OF SOD