Media Releases & Events Coverage

Welcome to the Media Releases and Events Coverage page for the Nine Ships 1825 Inc. Project. Here, you’ll find the latest updates, announcements, and press releases related to our efforts in commemorating the Peter Robinson Emigration. As well, you’ll see blog coverage of events we’re promoting at or enjoying.

Stay tuned to keep up with upcoming events, key milestones, and important developments as we celebrate our rich Irish heritage and the bicentenary of the settlers’ arrival.

Downeyville Events Poster

Jan 10, 2025

For more details you can reach out to the Peter Robinson Settlers Downeyville 1825-2025 Email: Facebook: Peter Robinson Settlers Downeyville 1825-2025

Asphodel-Norwood • Westwood Events Poster

Jan 8, 2025

For more details you can reach out to the Peter Robinson Bicentennial Asphodel-Norwood 1825-2025 Email: Facebook: Asphodel Norwood Historical Society

Douro 200th Anniversary Events Poster

Jan 7, 2025

For more details you can reach out to the Douro 200th Anniversary Committee: Email: Phone: 705-927-3126 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561774064625

Media Release: December 26, 2024

Dec 26, 2024

Nine Ships 1825 – Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial Presentation Tuesday, January 21st at Peterborough Historical Society. A presentation about the Nine Ships 1825 – Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial will take place at the...

Media Release: September 29, 2024

Sep 29, 2024

Nine Ships 1825 Meets with Canada Ireland Foundation in Toronto. Members of the Board of Directors of Nine Ships 1825 met with the Executive Director of the Canada Ireland Foundation, William Peat on...

Nine Ships 1825 Inc. at the Niagara Irish Festival 2024

Aug 26, 2024

We made sure to have a presence at the Niagara Irish Festival this year to promote Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial. The Niagara Irish Festival 2024 was a spirited celebration of Irish music and culture, nestled in the breathtaking backdrop of Niagara Falls, Canada. From...

Media Release: August 12, 2024

Aug 21, 2024

Irish Consul General – Janice McGann attended Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Project Launch at Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce. The Nine Ships 1825...

Nine Ships 1825 Inc. Radio Interview with Ceol Agus Craic

Aug 12, 2024

Hosts Ken and Mark from Ceol Agus Craic Radio Brendan Moher is interviewed at Ceol Agus Craic Radio. Click the link or button below to listen to his radio interview, skip to 00:30:00 playback (30 minute mark) to hear Brendan speak more about the Peter Robinson...

Media Release: July 25, 2024

Jul 25, 2024

Irish Consul General - Janice McGann Attending Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Project Launch The Irish Consul General in Toronto– Janice McGann, will be attending the Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Project launch on Tuesday, July 30th at 11:00 a.m. at the Peterborough and...

Media Release: July 5, 2024

Jul 21, 2024

Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Project Launch Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Project will be officially launched on Tuesday, July 30th at 11:00 a.m. at the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce at 175 George Street N, in Peterborough. The Nine Ships 1825...

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A candid photo of Brendan Moher (left) and Janice McGann (right) smiling as they converse with the crowd.

From left to right: Janice McGann with Patrick Leahy and Mary Claire Moher into conversation, the background features a painting of a train car hanging on a wood panel wall.

Father Tom on the left chats with Janice McGann on the right. In the background is basic wall of greenish-grey wood panelling.

Consul General Janice McGann leaning over to inspect an old hand written journal from the Peter Robinson Emigration. In the background other documents are on display.

Janice McGann, Ruth O'Connell and Elwood Jones stand facing the Aabnaabin Camp display of a teepee base structure and camp featured outdoors at the Lang Pioneer Village Museum. The background is lush green forest.

At the Downeyville Pioneer Cemetery, Christy Roche was joined by Patrick Hennessey, Maggie Hennessey, Mary Connell, Mary Smith, Megan Murphy and Nancy Towns as they stand in front of the monument.

Janice McGann stands next to Don Willcock posing for a picture, the background is wood panelling and a beige wall.

Left: Chief Knott of Curve Lake First nation having a conversation with Consul General Janice McGann on the right.

Ruth O'Connell showing off the Jacquard Loom exhibit (a very large wooden loom) in the centre of one of the museum rooms to Janice McGann at Lang Pioneer Village.

A group photo featuring from left to right: Chief Simpson of Alderville, Chief Knott of Curve Lake, Ken Armstrong, Janice McGann, and Brendan Moher. A small crowd in the background chats amongst themselves.

Jay and Rose sitting behind the booth of of Nine Ships Inc. during the Niagara Irish Festival. The table is adorned with the Irish flag and information about the bicentennial.

Ruth O'Connell on the right of the Aabnaabin Exhibit explaining, while Consul General Janice McGann and Daniel Capistrano on the right observe their explanation.

Brendan Moher and Consul General Janice McGann stand next to each other for a picture. In the background a small crowd gathering for the event chats excitedly.

Media photo overlooking the crowd in a room, in the background the Consul General stands at a podium to speak.

Brendan Moher sits to the left and laughs as Janice McGann (right) stands at the podium and makes a joke in her speech. The background is wood panelling with the county flag in view.

Janice McGann stands in front of a large Peter Robinson exhibit display featuring log cabin structure and a journey map with replica boats in the background.

Consul General Janice McGann stands next to Patrick Leahy with smiles. In the background on the left a painting of a train car, a covered window and a small fern in the right corner.

Janice McGann stands next to Dennis Carter-Edwards while they look over displayed emigration documents presented on an archive desk.

Staff members of the Peterborough Museum and Archives with Janice McGann gather around a table displaying documents from the emigration.

Brendan Moher, Janice McGann, Chief Cowie, Chief Simpson stand next together with smiles, the background is beige and green with a window.

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