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title: Unveiling of Ottawa’s Irish Famine Memorial
description: This memorial honours the Irish Famine refugees who journeyed to Canada in search of safety and a new life. Many who arrived in Bytown (Ottawa) were laid to rest in what is now Macdonald Gardens Park, making this site a place of deep historical significance.
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# Ottawa Irish Famine Memorial

INVITATION

You are cordially invited to the Unveiling of Ottawa’s Irish Famine Memorial at Macdonald Gardens Park – Part of the Global Irish Famine Way.

- **Where:** *Macdonald Gardens Park, Ottawa, ON K1N 1E6 (Near the corner of Cobourg and Tormey Streets)*
- **When:** Saturday, June 14, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

This memorial honours the Irish Famine refugees who journeyed to Canada in search of safety and a new life.  Many who arrived in Bytown (Ottawa) were laid to rest in what is now Macdonald Gardens Park, making this site a place of deep historical significance.

Reception

Following the unveiling, a reception will be held at Saint *Brigid’s Centre for the Arts (310 St. Patrick St., Entrance on Cumberland St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5K4)*, where guests are invited to continue the conversation and commemorate this important event.

We look forward to welcoming you to this important moment of remembrance and reflection.

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*Please note: Beechwood Cemetery Foundation has donated the webpage for this event organized by the Ottawa 1847 Irish Famine Committee. *

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