Event: National Famine Commemoration Day

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Irish Examiner view: Learning compassion from our history

In the context of Irish history and in respect of our wide diaspora, it is incumbent on us, as a modern society, to maturely reflect on our emigration past and welcome those who need help

Tue, 23 May, 2023

Michael D Higgins says Irish have 'moral responsibility' to welcome those seeking protection

Raised parallels between the Famine's mass displacement and what is happening around the world today

Sun, 21 May, 2023

Must do more - Fighting world hunger

PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins, speaking at the National Famine Commemoration Day in Dublin yesterday where a memorial was unveiled in Glasnevin, appropriately took the opportunity to remind us of one of the great tragedies and challenges of our world. 

Mon, 12 Sep, 2016