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From: "LOIS ROOTS" <>
Subject: Re: [IP] [IRL-PALATINE] 2009 anniversary
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 19:00:13 -0400
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Hi,

In 1709 a large group of Palatines emigrated to the U.S. They left from
London, England. Other families went to Ireland. I think for the
celebration in 3 years we should confine our travels to Ireland and the
Palatine due to the fact Ireland is a wonderful place to visit and I've
never been to Germany. :-)
Seriously, I think we should limit the celebration to something manageable.
Many Palatines from 1709 and future dates emigrated to North America. It
might be difficult to celebrate in all the areas where they settled.

Lois Roots (Cronsberry, Shier, Switzer)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher Le Gear" <>
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Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 3:16 PM
Subject: Re: [IP] [IRL-PALATINE] 2009 anniversary


>I really hate to pour cold water on some of these wonderful ideas but I'm
> wondering whether the route people are travelling at the moment is really
> practical. For instance, whilst in theory a relay is a good concept I'm
> doubtful if it would be a success being so widespread, as well as having
> different levels of input and support. We should also, I believe, bear in
> mind that we would be commemorating the 1709 arrival of the Palatines into
> Ireland. Whilst many of their descendants did go on to the colonies many
> of
> the Palatines that ended up in the US and Canada did so well into the 18th
> century direct from Germany and had absolutely nothing to do with those
> that
> ended up in Ireland, who were a relatively small contingent of the 5
> parties
> that left Rotterdam for London.
>
> I believe that the most effective way of celebrating, without detracting
> from anything anyone would like to do locally, would be to focus attention
> on Ireland in general, Rathkeale and the Irish Palatine Centre in
> particular. We have three years. Perhaps a special exhibition over the
> summer period with input from as many contributors as possible where
> visitors from all over the world could be sure of a welcome and the chance
> to meet others of the same ilk. There may well be grants and
> contributions
> available from both public and private sources. Perhaps we could get
> sponsorships! I would think the more specific we focus effort the more
> likely we are to gain this type of support particularly from local
> authorities and government.
>
> And would a trip to Ireland for a couple of weeks in the summer three
> years
> from now be so out of the way....the place every one of us that subscribes
> to this site has in common.
>
>
> I welcome your thoughts!!
>
> Chris LeGear
> (probably related to everyone!)
>
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