Ireland's Great Hunger lessons still useful todayIreland's Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield proudly announces that on July 19, 2024, Loretto Horrigan Leary, Secretary of Ireland's Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield, was appointed to the Connecticut-Ireland Trade Commission.
In a letter to Leary, Senator Bob Duff said he was "confident that the knowledge and experience" she brings to the position will be of "great value to the commission." This appointment is a testament to her tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to fostering Irish culture and history in Connecticut.
Leary, a respected member of the Gaelic-American Club, has been instrumental in promoting the establishment of Ireland's Great Hunger Museum in Fairfield. Her dedication to preserving and sharing the history of the Great Hunger has been a driving force behind the museum's mission.
Leary's appointment to the Connecticut-Ireland Trade Commission will further strengthen the cultural and economic ties between Connecticut and Ireland. This prestigious position reflects her outstanding contributions and leadership in the Irish and local communities.
The Connecticut-Ireland Trade Commission consists of 23 members serving for a duration of four years, including appointees from legislative leaders, the Governor, and representatives from Irish American communities. The Commission's key objectives are advancing bilateral trade and investment, initiating joint action on policy issues of mutual interest, and promoting business and academic exchanges between the state and Ireland.
Leary's primary focus will be to advance the importance of Ireland's Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield and promote Irish Americans and their valuable contributions to Connecticut state history while serving on the Connecticut-Ireland Trade Commission.
In June, Leary and the President of Ireland's Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield, John Foley, visited Ireland to foster future relationships and potential collaborations with Uillinn West Cork Arts Center in County Cork and the Irish Workhouse Center in Portumna, in addition to meeting with Sen. Tim Lombard of Fine Gael at Dáil Éireann and provide him with a detailed plan for the museum in Fairfield, Connecticut.
June 27, 2024: (L-R) Karen Mould, Research Engineer University College Cork, John Foley, President of Ireland's Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield (IGHMF), Loretto Horrigan Leary, Secretary IGHMF, Senator Tim Lombard (West Cork, Fine Gael) Dan Reilly, Board member Uillinn, West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen, Co.Cork, and Niamh O'Sullivan, Professor Emeritus of Visual Culture at Dail Eireann. (Loretto Horrigan Leary)
Leary and the IGHMF team consider the museum an ideal project to connect the mission of the Connecticut-Ireland Trade Commission to the Irish Americans based in Connecticut.
Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield continues its mission to educate and inspire the public about the history and impact of Ireland’s Great Hunger. The museum serves as a center for cultural exchange and understanding, celebrating the resilience and spirit of the Irish people.
For more information about Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield and our ongoing projects, please visit IGHMF.org or contact us at 212-634-8930.
About Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield
Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Ireland’s Great Hunger through education, exhibitions, and cultural events. Our mission is to foster understanding and appreciation of Irish history and culture within the community and beyond.
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