VIDEOS & VOICES
PRESERVING THE STORIES AND MOMENTS THAT DEFINE OUR LEGACY
WITNESS THE HISTORY
The Irish Memorial is more than a monument; it is a center for education and remembrance. Our video archive brings to life the speeches, music, and historical discussions that have taken place at the site, featuring world leaders, acclaimed historians, and the community that keeps this history alive.
FEATURED DOCUMENTARY
IRELAND’S GREAT HUNGER AND THE IRISH DIASPORA
This Emmy Award-winning documentary by Rebecca Abbott was featured as the opening event of the International Great Hunger Commemoration. It explores the global impact of the famine and the resilience of the diaspora.
COMMEMORATIONS & LEADERSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE TAOISEACH
Enda Kenny, Ireland’s Taoiseach (Prime Minister), makes an important announcement regarding voting rights for the Irish diaspora during his visit to the Memorial.
CONGRESSMAN BRENDAN BOYLE
Congressman Boyle speaks at the Memorial’s St. Patrick’s Day Commemoration, reflecting on the enduring link between Philadelphia and Ireland.
FORMER MAYOR JIM KENNEY
Mayor Kenney provides the opening remarks at the International Great Hunger Commemoration hosted in Philadelphia.
HISTORY & ACADEMIC VOICES
PROFESSOR CHRISTINE KINEALY
Professor Kinealy, a leading authority on the Great Hunger, speaks at the opening of the commemoration conference.
CONSUL GENERAL BARBARA JONES
The Consul General of Ireland discusses how the memory of An Gorta Mór continues to focus modern Irish policy on global hunger issues.
CULTURAL MOMENTS
AN IRISH BLESSING
Featuring Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry and the boys from St. Malachy’s in Belfast, this musical blessing was a highlight of the “Out of Ireland” event.
MEMORIAL OVERVIEW
A classic overview of the monument, detailing the vignettes and the creative process behind Glenna Goodacre’s bronze sculpture that has been a pillar of the Irish immigrant story.
