Read more: Treasures of pre-Famine ‘New Dublin’ shanty town to be revealed
An archaeological dig in Lowell Massachusetts unearthed some 1530 artifacts from before famine times.
Last August six UMass students alongside experts Dr. Colm Donnelly and Dr. Harry Welsh of Queen’s University, Belfast took part in a week-ling dig as part of a study of the Irish who emigrated to Lowell before and prior to and after Ireland’s Great Famine.
The dig was part of a collaborative agreement between UMass Lowell Center for Irish Partnerships and Queens University. The actual dig took place on the front lawn of St. Patrick’s Church on Suffolk St. in Lowell.
Experts who have worked tirelessly on the project include Dr. Frank Talty, Co-Director at UMass Lowell’s Center for Irish Partnerships and his fellow Co-Directors Dr. Ann Marie Hurley and Dr. Stephen McCarthy.
“These early Irish people established a community that survived discrimination and socio-economic limitations to become an integral part of Lowell’s development in the 19th century.” Talty told The Irish Emigrant.
“The project was an unqualified success. The artifacts we found were consistent with the period, and with implements known to be in use at that time.”
Read more: Treasures of pre-Famine ‘New Dublin’ shanty town to be revealed
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.EphraimKibbey | Mar 16, 2011, 08:55 PM EDT
Remember your roots. To deny these is to deny your own ancestors. All the ancestors of the current descendents living in the U.S. of A. landed on these shores seeking a better life. Even the "Native" Americans migrated in several waves from Asia long, long before my ancestors. I have an Irish American Great Grandmother born in Massachusetts around Boston about 1847 (maybe in New Dublin) who married an Irishman right off the boat. I'm glad to see that another group of freedom seekers is putting the area to good use. Welcome to America! Join us in teaching those who do not understand that American Freedom is to be shared with all who seek it.
Liamkeyes | Mar 16, 2011, 11:08 AM EDT
Lately, Lowell has become known as the Cambodian Capital of the USA.
Liamkeyes | Mar 16, 2011, 11:07 AM EDT
I am familiar with the City of Lowell. Lately, it has be3come become known as the Cambodian