Have a look at the recent discussion in the Irish Times on Paul Strzelecki and his unlikely career in espionage. Read the article by Frank McNally “An Enigma of the Famine Years in Ireland” and Prof Peter Gray’s reply “Strzelecki: an unlikely candidate for spying” to...
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Read this month’s Library Blog post by The Royal Irish Academy on the Strzelecki exhibition and viewers' impressions after the visit. https://www.ria.ie/news/library-library-blog/who-was-paul-strzelecki You still have until the end of August to see the exhibition in The Royal Irish Academy, after that it will travel to selected Dublin libraries- see Venues for more...
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Especially for our Polish audience we have prepared brochures in Polish language. They look great and can be picked up at the Royal Irish Academy during your visit. ...
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Listen to this engaging interview conducted by Sean Moncrieff with prof. Peter Gray on Paul Strzelecki and the exhibition. The piece aired on Newstalk Radio on Wednesday, June 12. Thank you Newstalk for doing your bit to promote Strzelecki in Ireland! ...
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We are delighted that the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna will permanently host the exhibition! In fact, it will be displayed as part of the Strzelecki Museum created by the Centre and due to be opened on Saturday, 29 June! The exhibition will be accompanied by...
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If you missed last week's lecture on Polish Strzelecki and the Great Irish Famine in the Royal Irish Academy, do not despair! The lecture has been recorded and is now available here:Strzelecki Lecture Podcast ...
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Celebrating a Polish hero who fed our children during Great Famine - read this engaging article by Alan O’Keeffe in Sunday Independent. Thank you Alan for helping us promote Strzelecki and his legacy in Ireland!ARTICLE ...
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Don’t miss a free lunchtime lecture “Paul Strzelecki and the Great Irish Famine” in the Royal Irish Academy on Wednesday, June 12 at 1pm. It will be delivered by the commissioned authors of the exhibition: Prof. Peter Gray (Queen’s University Belfast) and Assoc. Prof. Emily...
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Read this raving review on the Strzelecki exhibition by Patricia Byrne which appeared in The Irish Story.https://bit.ly/2WgSaHl ...
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Have you seen the Strzelecki exhibition yet? Watch this video and listen to the impressions shared by the people who already have! https://youtu.be/BxAUYsV0BHc ...
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Watch this stunning video promoting the exhibition! It was produced by the Polish Embassy and hopefully it will help spread the word on Strzelecki and his humanitarian work in Ireland during the Great Famine. https://youtu.be/s3oMSEkZObk ...
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The exhibition was officially launched last night by the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins. Thank you President for paying homage to Strzelecki! Watch the photos from the truly unforgettable evening and rush to see the exhibition in the Royal Irish Academy! More photos are available...
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