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.

ANCHC Asphodel Norwood – Research Weekend May 10 & 11

May 8, 2025

Creating Thriving Communities Panel Discussion • May 1 2025

Apr 24, 2025

Panel Discussion - “Creating Thriving Communities: Government and Community Support for Immigration in 1825 and 2025” As part of the Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial celebrations, this panel discussion will explore the role of government and community support in...

Peterborough Musicfest – Irish Rhythms Take Centre Stage for Bicentennial

Apr 16, 2025

Irish Rhythms Take Centre Stage at Peterborough Musicfest for Bicentennial 2025 Peterborough, ON – Wednesday, April 16th, 2025– In celebration of Peterborough’s Irish roots and the historic Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial commemorative event, Peterborough Musicfest is...

Young’s Point: 200 Years on the Water Event Poster

Apr 15, 2025

For more details you can reach out to Young's Point: 200 Years on the Water group: Email: Facebook: Young's Point: 200 Years on the Water

Media Release: TVA: Behind the Curtain: Historical Highlights and Music From the Voyage of John Barry

Mar 29, 2025

MEDIA RELEASE March 20, 2025 For Immediate Release Behind the Curtain: Historical Highlights and Music From the Voyage of John Barry The Trent Valley Archives Theatre production of Crossing Over is inspired by the...

Media Release: March 24, 2025

Mar 24, 2025

Peterborough Foundation Funds New Lamp Post Banners in Peterborough to Highlight the Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial August 1-10. The new Nine Ships 1825 banners put on the lampposts in downtown Peterborough this March, were funded by the Peterborough Foundation. MEDIA...

Media Release: March 20, 2025

Mar 20, 2025

Nine Ships 1825 – Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial PresentationThursday, April 11th at Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society. A vignette of Peter Robinson. Image courtesy of Toronto Public Library. MEDIA...

Media Release: March 3, 2025

Mar 3, 2025

Nine Ships 1825 Inc. – Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial – Marks Irish Heritage Month in Canada. March 3, 2025 Many events will be held in the Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes area...

Ennismore Heritage Days Poster

Jan 16, 2025

For more details you can reach out to Ennismore Heritage Days: Email: Facebook: Ennismore Heritage Days

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

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Event Image Gallery

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

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, 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

The Nine Ships 1825 Inc. group members holding the Nine Ships banner during the Peterborough St. Patricks day parade in 2025.

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

Nine Ships Chair Brendan Moher (middle) at the Canada Ireland Foundation Chair's Reception held in Toronto March 28th lining up interviews to spread the word for Nine Ships with broadcasters Ken Tracey of Irish Radio Canada (left) and Hugo Straney of CHIN Radio Toronto (right).

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Nine Ships spreading the word and making new friends at the Canada Ireland Foundation Chair's Reception held in Toronto on March 28th at the Chase Restaurant. From left are Foundation Chair Mark Purdy, Nine Ships Chair Brendan Moher, and Foundation Executive Director William Peat.

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