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On July 10, 2003, the Nassau County & New York City Brehons sponsored a reception aboard the “Jeanie Johnston”, a replica of the 19th Century Famine Ship that carried over 2,500 emigrants during its sixteen voyages During its call to New York Harbor as part of its hisoric journey to North America, the ship was docked beside the Irish Famine Memorial at Battery Park City.
Welcoming remarks by author and historian Christine Kinealy and music was provided by Mary Courtney & John Nolan
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