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The Potato Famine & The Coming of the Irish to America with Terence O’Leary

October 27, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

The Potato Famine & The Coming of the Irish to America with Terence O’Leary Ireland awoke to the beginning of the Great Hunger in 1845. Experience the heartbreaking stories of the Irish during the 5 long years of the Potato Famine. While it was a time of great injustice when more than 1 million Irish died, it also became a tragic blessing for over 1 million Irish who fled to America and survived. As an Irish storyteller, Mr. O’Leary’s quest is to keep the famine story alive and acquaint modern-day Irish-Americans with the tragic but also the triumphant history of our Irish ancestors.

Terence O’Leary’s books are available via his website terenceoleary.com

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Date:
October 27, 2022
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
Event Category:
Dearborn Genealogical Society
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