“May Almighty prosper you . . . these gifts will make me all right”: Emigrant remittances and the family in post-Famine Leitrim.
As we count down to The Leitrim Gathering this May, we’re delighted to highlight an early event that explores the deep connections between Leitrim and its emigrant past.
Join historian Fiona Slevin, PhD, for a free online talk as she delves into the letters, lives, and legacies of Leitrim’s emigrants after the Great Famine:
‘May Almighty prosper you . . . these gifts will make me all right’: Emigrant remittances and the family in post-Famine Leitrim
📅 Thursday, March 6th
⏰ 7:00 PM (online, via Zoom)
🎟️ Free, but registration required (link below)
Through personal stories and primary sources, this talk will examine:
• The expectations placed on those who left – and those who stayed.
• The vital role of emigrant remittances in shaping life in Leitrim.
• How these funds determined survival, debt repayment, and future migration.
This fascinating discussion will remind us of the enduring bonds between Leitrim and its diaspora – connections at the heart of The Leitrim Gathering. We hope this event will be a special opportunity for descendants of emigrants to engage with Leitrim’s history, wherever they are in the world.
Register for the talk here: https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/famine/
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Find out more on Fiona’s website: https://www.loughrynn.net/
More upcoming Leitrim Gathering events: https://theleitrimgathering.com/whats-on/