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Saturday, April 26, 2025 at La Fab Sur Mill, 8 Ch. Mill, Chelsea

Time: 2:30 p.m. ~ 4 p.m.

Public Workshop:

A Thousand Years in a Word: An Interactive Journey Through Irish Language and History

 Dónall Ó Dubhghaill

Presenter: Dónall Ó Dubhghaill

Discover the deep connection between the Irish language and the history that shaped it in this engaging, interactive workshop. Through a dynamic word-creation game, participants will explore key moments in Irish history—from ancient monasteries to Viking raids, Gaelic culture, colonial upheaval, and the Great Famine—while learning about the resilience of this globally endangered language. No prior knowledge of Irish or its history is needed!

This immersive experience will provide a new appreciation for the language’s significance and set the stage for a follow-up historical lecture on its decline and survival.

Join us to uncover the past, shape new words, and connect with a language that refuses to be forgotten!

Reservations are mandatory for attendance due to limited space.
Please contact GVHS board member Della Lacharity until Wednesday April 23rd, 2025 by phone at 613-794-9143 or by email at jasmagjac@yahoo.ca

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Heritage Hall in Low

Time - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Public Lecture:

The Lost Language – Irish Gaelic in the Gatineau Valley

Presenter: Dónall Ó Dubhghaill

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This lecture will explore the history of the Irish Gaelic language in the Gatineau Valley, tracing its arrival with 19th-century Irish immigrants and its subsequent decline. Despite the region’s strong Irish heritage, the language has nearly disappeared, shaped by historical events such as British colonial policies, the Great Famine, and cultural assimilation.

Through census records, oral histories, and local folklore, the presentation will uncover the hidden linguistic past of the area and examine the broader decline of Irish Gaelic in Canada. It will offer valuable insights into the Irish immigrant experience in Canada and encourage meaningful discussions about language preservation.

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Pat Evans Archives
Chelsea Library downstairs
By appointment
Contact info@gvhs.ca.

New on website

St. Andrews United Church, Cantley. An Historical Sketch.
Establishment of a Methodist Mission 1876-1976 by Eirene McClelland.

Tributes - Gatineau personalities and historical events
A selection of articles and stories by Ernie Mahoney on people and places in the Gatineau Valley.

Publications of Local Interest

Capital Chronicles
Love Letters from the Cedar Chest

Past Event

November 15, 2024
Remembrance Day Ceremony
at the Chelsea Pioneer Cemetery and Cenotaph


Other past events.