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Erris remembers those who sailed from Blacksod to America

Those who attended the unveiling of a new memorial garden in Blacksod, County Mayo, in memory of all those who sailed from Blacksod for the New World from Achill, Newport, Belmullet and Erris regions in 1883 and 1884. Photo: Henry Wills
Those who attended the unveiling of a new memorial garden in Blacksod, County Mayo, in memory of all those who sailed from Blacksod for the New World from Achill, Newport, Belmullet and Erris regions in 1883 and 1884. Photo: Henry Wills

One of the highlights of Tóstal Iorras 2013 was the commemoration of James Hack Tuke’s assisted emigration scheme – when thousands of people emigrated from Erris. Special guests included at the July 24th event was Atlantic Rhythm, the Achill Island Pipe Band, craft makers from the area, and Dr. Gerard Moran of the National University […]