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The Great Irish Famine Commemoration Committee warmly invites you to attend the 2025 Great Irish Famine Commemoration on Saturday, 16th August at 11am, held at the historic Hyde Park Barracks in Sydney. This important event honors the memory of those affected by the Irish Famine and celebrates Irish heritage and...

We are a group dedicated to preserving the memory of those affected by the Great Irish Famine. Membership helps cover essential costs such as the annual commemoration, insurance, and website maintenance, while ensuring compliance with the Department of Fair Trading. As a member, you also gain the opportunity to participate...

Would you like to join the GIFCC or renew your existing membership? The GIFCC is excited to share that our updated membership form is now available, offering the option to join or renew for up to 2 years. Why join? Your membership is vital for GIFCC Inc.’s compliance with the...

The Great Irish Famine Commemoration Committee is thrilled to announce the details of the 2025 Great Irish Famine Commemoration. This year’s Commemoration will be held on a Saturday instead of the usual Sunday, giving more people the opportunity to come together in reflection and remembrance.

On behalf of the Committee of The Great Irish Famine Commemoration Committee Inc., I wish our members, sponsors, collaborators, and supporters a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you for your continuing interest and support of the association this year. We would particularly like to thank Consul General Rosie...

The 2024 Famine Commemoration was held on the 25th August 2024 at the Hyde Park Barracks. This year’s event was sponsored by the Consulate General of Ireland, Sydney. For further details, including a link to the Livestream, see our Events page.