Greencastle Maritime Museum to host migration talk

The talk entitled, ‘Putting Migration into Greencastle and Inishowen History’ will be delivered by Dr. Patrick Fitzgerald and Dr. Brian Lambkin.

A spokesperson said: “Migration has been a part of life for Inishowen people down through the generations and it is as much a factor today as it was 100 years ago. The need to move to other parts of the world for work or for a better life and the impact on those who leave and those left behind is just as profound now as before.”

The talk is one of a series of lectures and events that have been held over the winter in the Inishowen Maritime Museum in collaboration with Lands of Éogain.

Patrick Fitzgerald is lecturer and development officer at the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies at the Ulster American Folk Park and an honorary research fellow in History at Queen’s University Belfast. Brian Lambkin is the former (and founding) director of the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies, and past Chairman of the Association of European Migration Institutions 2002–11. The pair co-authored Migration in Irish History, 1607–2007, which was published in 2008.

There will be an opportunity for discussion after the talk over light refreshments. Optional contribution of €5. For further info contact (00353)749381363 or (00353)860811523.