Emigrant remittances and the family in post-Famine Leitrim

Join historian Fiona Slevin, PhD, for a free talk exploring the personal letters, stories, and enduring legacies of Leitrim’s emigrants following the Great Famine. Through historical insights and personal accounts, this talk will shed light on the challenges, hopes, and triumphs of those who left Ireland in search of a new life. This event is perfect for history enthusiasts, genealogists, and anyone interested in the rich heritage of Leitrim. Don't miss this opportunity to uncover the voices of the past and gain a deeper understanding of our county’s emigration story.

‘Photo credit: Irish depositors of the Emigrant Savings Bank, NYPL Digital Collections’

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