Tag Archives: emigration

Thursday Doors – Bon Voyage

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Jean Reinhardt

This will be the last of Thursday Doors from Derry for a while and as it has a seaport with a long history, I thought it would be nice to give you a brief glimpse into its interesting past. But … Continue reading →

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The Leave-Taking

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Jean Reinhardt

Recently, I came across an eye witness account from 1852 detailing the emotional scene of a group of families bidding farewell to loved ones who were about to emigrate from Ireland to far off lands. It was written by a … Continue reading →

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