Michael Davitt
May 1, 2012 by Mike McCormack
Filed under Historical Happenings
In 1996, ground was broken for a new museum in the west of Ireland – in Straide, Co. Mayo, to be precise. It is a museum dedicated to the life and accomplishments of one of Mayo’s most historic and best loved figures. His name was Michael Davitt and he was born in Straide on March [...]
International Great Hunger Commemoration
April 13, 2011 by National Hibernian Digest
Filed under Hibernian Digest Headlines
In recognition of the considerable significance of The Great Hunger, the Irish Government established a National Famine Commemoration Committee, chaired by TD Eamon Ó Cuív, Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in 2008. The first National Memorial Day was held on 25 May, 2008 in Dublin. It was so well received that the following [...]
