Grateful today for community, heritage, and the stories that endure.
From our small cottages to vast skies, Ireland’s spirit lives on here in Fairfield.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield. #IGHMF #IrishArt #IrishHistory #GreatHunger #ConnecticutArts #FairfieldCT
This is a beautiful video from Fairfield University showcasing the exhibition in collaboration with Ireland's Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield and Quinnipiac University. See it in person, but for now, enjoy the video.
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#Irelandsgreathunger
#Irishfamine
#Angortamor
#IGHMF
What an absolute delight to see these beautiful artworks on display again. The team at The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University has done a fantastic job with this exhibition. Go visit!
#IGHMF
#Irishfamine
#Angortamor
#Irelandsgreathunger
My thanks to @Irishcentral.com for publishing my article on #IGHMF and the Founders' Gala on April 5th.
#Irishfamine
#Angortamor
#Irelandsgreathunger
#Irishhistory
Still processing the emotion and energy of last night’s Gala. What a night for community, history, and hope. For now, here’s a moment that says it all — a stunning violin performance by Arav Amin. #IGHMF #IrishCulture #GreatHunger
ART LOVERS- Don't miss this opportunity to own an original Rowan Gillespie sculpture.
Purchase tickets for the @ighm.fairfield Inaugural Founders' Gala to attend and bid in the live auction on April 5th.
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#Irishfamine
#Angortamor
#Rowangillespiesculptures
#IGHMF
Thank you Dermot Friel from @frielsbarandrestaurant for a wonderful tour of Gorta, The Swatragh Famine Story for a very in-depth tour today. The hospitality was amazing.
Trust me, this museum is well designed- a story in every corner!
GO VISIT!
#irishfamine
#angortamór
#ighmf
#gortaswatragh
Looking forward to sharing the history of one of the most fascinating Irish Famine immigrants who settled in Darien at the Darien library on March 13th at 2 pm.
Come hear about the lives of ordinary Irish people and the extraordinary ones as well!
#IGHMF
#Irishfamine
#irishheritagemonth☘️
Immigrants, Famine, and Heritage...yes, it is all still very relevant with important lessons that go beyond the Irish Famine. Come be a part of this new museum in Fairfield. Let's share the history lessons we've learned as descendants of Famine immigrants. #IGHMF
My thanks to Janet and all at the Groton Public Library and all the people who showed up at my talk, The Irish Famine Immigrants of Connecticut today.
Great crowd, great questions, and great history ☘️🇮🇪
#IGHMF
#irishfamine
#Irishfamineimmigrantsofct
#IrishHeritageMonth
#TheGreatHunger
“That breeze would shave a goat,” as they say in Ireland.
A cold blustery day in Norwalk for the 2025 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
The first time that @ighm.fairfield has made an appearance at a Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
#saintpatricksday☘️
#norwalkct
#ighmf
My thanks to Paddy McCarthy and The Irish Examiner US for publishing my article. Page 6 in this week's Digital edition
www.irishexaminerusa.com/digital/
#Irishfamine
#Irishhistory
#Irishheritagemonth
#IGHMF
🌟 Join Us for an Evening of Art, Heritage, and Hope! 🌟
📅 Date: Saturday, April 5th 📍 Location: Gaelic American Club, Fairfield, CT 🎻 Time: 6:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities: www.ighmf.org/founder-s-gala
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#IGHMF
Railroad workers, the "Bridgets" of Norwalk, and the son of a Famine immigrant from Dublin are all eager to share their stories through photos and historical facts.
March is Irish Heritage Month. Part of a series of slideshows in CT in March. See you there!
#Irishfamine
#Thegreathunger #IGHMF
Save the Date!
April 5th at 6 pm for a special event! Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield is excited to announce its inaugural Founder’s Gala at the Gaelic American Club in Fairfield, CT.
Explore ways to support and engage with us by visiting our website:
www.ighmf.org
#IGHMF
My thanks to @theirishecho for printing my article, The Great Hunger in Art and Sculpture at AIHS.
Printed edition, page 5 1/15/2025
@ighm.fairfield
@aihsnewyork
#Irishecho
#americanirishhistoricalsociety
#Irelandsgreathungermuseumoffairfield
#IGHMF
#Irishfamine
#Thegreatgunger
#Famineart
Alexander Williams captured Achill Island’s stark beauty and sorrow after the Great Hunger. In Cottage, Achill Island, a spectral figure in the doorway evokes the evictions and suffering of Ireland’s rural poor, blending haunting realities with the island’s rugged landscapes #art #irishart #ighmf
5/5 Jane Leary and the 110 Skibbereen girls’ legacy lives on in bronze spoons embedded in the workhouse walls. This powerful art project links Skibbereen to Uillinn & IGHMF, fostering shared history between Ireland & America. #ArtAndCulture #MigrationStories #IGHMF www.IGHMF.org
4/4 The Irish came with nothing but hope, enduring rejection and prejudice. Yet their legacy—education, labor, art, and leadership—defines America today. Every immigrant has this potential. Every nation is enriched by their spirit. #Immigration is a story of contribution. #Art www.IGHMF.org #ighmf
3/3 Famine Mother and Children” holds a vital place in Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum’s collection, reflecting the profound impact of the famine on families. Its display ensures that the stories of resilience and hardship are remembered and honored.
#CulturalHeritage #IGHMF #IrishHistory
My thanks to Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield for publishing my article on #limerick during the #irishfamine
www.ighmf.org/limerick
#rememberingirishheritage
#IGHMF
#countylimerick
#irelandsgreathunger
#irishhistory
#Angortamor
Exciting news! IGHMF has acquired two more works by Alfred Downing Fripp, expanding our collection of Great Hunger-era art. These will be unveiled in April 2025, offering new insights into Irish life during the famine. Stay tuned for updates! #IGHMF #IrishArt www.IGHMF.org
An Irish Peasant and Her Child” by Alfred Downing Fripp (1846) captures the stark reality of Irish life during the Great Hunger. While the mother and child appear modestly well-fed, the foreboding landscape hints at deeper struggles. A rare glimpse into history through art. #IGHMF #art #irishhistory
In 2000, Ireland gifted John Behan’s monumental sculpture Arrival to the UN. Located on the North Lawn of UN Headquarters in NYC, it honors Irish emigrants and their global contributions
#Art #Sculpture #JohnBehan #IrishHeritage #UNPlaza #NYCArt #PublicArt #IrishEmigrants #GlobalContributions #IGHMF
“Everywhere immigrants have enriched and strengthened the fabric of American life.”
President John F. Kennedy
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Honoring yesterday, shaping tomorrow
#ighmf #weareallimmigrants #givingtuesday
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Stone walls and stained glass are featured in our design, grounding the museum in Ireland’s cultural landscape. Together, they create a space for remembrance, education, and inspiration. Join us on this journey to keep the story of the Great Hunger alive. #IrishCulture #IGHMF #MuseumDesign
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Interactive exhibits will bring history to life! Visitors can explore the causes, effects, and stories of Irish migration during the Great Hunger, connecting past to present. We’re excited to share this transformative experience soon. #IrishImmigration #HistoryMatters #IGHMF www.IGHMF.org
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This vision for the museum emphasizes immersive storytelling. From artwork that evokes powerful emotions to sculptures symbolizing survival, every element invites reflection on history and heritage. We can’t wait to welcome you to this inspiring space. #IGHMF #IrishArt #GreatHunger
This Giving Tuesday, let's support #IGHMF! 🌟
Your generous donation helps us remember our heritage & educate future generations about the #Irishfamine.
Honoring Yesterday, Shaping Tomorrow
💚 Click the link to donate and make a difference: www.ighmf.org/donate
#GivingTuesday
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Authoritarian regimes dehumanize marginalized groups, portraying them as threats to justify oppression and consolidate power.  #History #HumanRights #justice #art #ighmf
