Above: Fred Rea Chair, WAIFC, Heather Henderson, Mayor of Subiaco, Sabina Higgins and Irish President Michael D Higgins
Irish Famine Memorial
Subiaco, Western Australia
A memorial to the Irish Famine - An Gorta Mór -is now installed in Subiaco, Western Australia.
The City of Subiaco approved a generous contribution of $25,000 for an iconic one metre tall cast bronze sculpture, designed and created by Irish Australians Charlie and Joan Smith (Smith Sculptors). In addition to the funds contribution, the city will maintain and upkeep the site once installed.
The memorial will be located in Market Square, Subiaco.
In a presentation to Subiaco councillors the Western Australia Irish Famine Commemoration Committee Inc outlined the depth and breadth of the relationship between Ireland and Western Australia, the impact of the Famine there and here and also why Subiaco was the most appropriate and fitting location for this landmark monument.
An Gorta Mór was unveiled on October 9th by the Irish President, Michael D Higgins and is West Australia's first famine memorial and Australia's third after Melbourne (1998) and Sydney (1999).
Smith Sculptors, Charlie Smith and Joan-Walsh Smith – the husband and wife team who designed An Gorta Mór – are originally from Waterford but have called WA home for many years now, are amongst Australia's best known artists in their field, having created multiple artworks for public and private clients.
They are so passionate about this particular memorial they have volunteered their time and effort, a gesture which has significantly reduced the costs associated with a project of this nature.
With the support of the Irish and wider community the Western Australian Irish Famine Commemoration Committee was confident of raising the remaining funds needed to complete the project. This fundraising has been well supported by the Irish Community of Western Australia. We are not far off having enough to be in a position to handover to Subiaco City Council.
We still need help and whatever donation you choose to make will help to establish an outstanding and permanent memorial to the generations of Irish people affected by the famine and the enduring connection between Ireland and Australia.
This is a unique opportunity for anybody in the community to be associated with this once in a lifetime project.
Irish Famine Memorial
Subiaco, Western Australia
A memorial to the Irish Famine - An Gorta Mór -is now installed in Subiaco, Western Australia.
The City of Subiaco approved a generous contribution of $25,000 for an iconic one metre tall cast bronze sculpture, designed and created by Irish Australians Charlie and Joan Smith (Smith Sculptors). In addition to the funds contribution, the city will maintain and upkeep the site once installed.
The memorial will be located in Market Square, Subiaco.
In a presentation to Subiaco councillors the Western Australia Irish Famine Commemoration Committee Inc outlined the depth and breadth of the relationship between Ireland and Western Australia, the impact of the Famine there and here and also why Subiaco was the most appropriate and fitting location for this landmark monument.
An Gorta Mór was unveiled on October 9th by the Irish President, Michael D Higgins and is West Australia's first famine memorial and Australia's third after Melbourne (1998) and Sydney (1999).
Smith Sculptors, Charlie Smith and Joan-Walsh Smith – the husband and wife team who designed An Gorta Mór – are originally from Waterford but have called WA home for many years now, are amongst Australia's best known artists in their field, having created multiple artworks for public and private clients.
They are so passionate about this particular memorial they have volunteered their time and effort, a gesture which has significantly reduced the costs associated with a project of this nature.
With the support of the Irish and wider community the Western Australian Irish Famine Commemoration Committee was confident of raising the remaining funds needed to complete the project. This fundraising has been well supported by the Irish Community of Western Australia. We are not far off having enough to be in a position to handover to Subiaco City Council.
We still need help and whatever donation you choose to make will help to establish an outstanding and permanent memorial to the generations of Irish people affected by the famine and the enduring connection between Ireland and Australia.
This is a unique opportunity for anybody in the community to be associated with this once in a lifetime project.
LOCATION FOR FAMINE MEMORIAL..... Indicated by Light green circle near Roberts Road
The Famine Commemoration sculpture project is being coordinated by the Western Australia Irish Famine Commemoration Committee, Subiaco City Council and Smith Sculptors.
If you would like to make a donation to help fund the project, please see the options below:
HOW TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT
Please note the “WAIFC Famine Memorial Project” is NOT registered to receive tax deductible donations.
Make an electronic funds transfer
directly into our bank account
Account Name: Western Australia Irish Famine Commemoration
BSB Number: 306 193
Account number: 0126104
We'd be grateful if you could follow any deposits with an email notification.
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Send us a cheque
Western Australia Irish Famine Commemoration
12 Dysart Court
Kingsley Western Australia 6026
If you would like to make other arrangements please contact us using the form below.
Thank you for your support.
If you would like to make a donation to help fund the project, please see the options below:
HOW TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT
Please note the “WAIFC Famine Memorial Project” is NOT registered to receive tax deductible donations.
Make an electronic funds transfer
directly into our bank account
Account Name: Western Australia Irish Famine Commemoration
BSB Number: 306 193
Account number: 0126104
We'd be grateful if you could follow any deposits with an email notification.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Send us a cheque
Western Australia Irish Famine Commemoration
12 Dysart Court
Kingsley Western Australia 6026
If you would like to make other arrangements please contact us using the form below.
Thank you for your support.