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Ireland of a Thousand Goodbyes: Memories of Mass Emigration in the Irish Landscape with David Broderick

Thursday 27th February 2025, 8pm

Midland Park Hotel, Portlaoise

Laois Heritage Society have a very interesting talk coming up next Thursday 27th February at 8pm in the Midlands Park Hotel with society member David Broderick.

David Broderick is Creative Communities Engagement Officer at Laois County Council. He has a Masters Degree in public/applied history from the University of Limerick and worked for many years as a historical researcher in the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna, Co. Galway.

All are welcome to attend. Admission is free for Laois Heritage Society members, and €5 for non-members. Membership, €20 pa, is available on the night. For queries, please contact laoisheritagesocietywebsite@gmail.com