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  • Historic Irish–Canadian Emigration Scheme Marked on Irish Soil for the First Time in 200 Years

    Historic Irish–Canadian Emigration Scheme Marked on Irish Soil for the First Time in 200 Years

    Taoiseach joins 190 descendants from Canada and the United States in Ballyhoura for landmark recognition of the 1823–1825 Peter Robinson Emigration Scheme. Read more

  • Excitement Builds as Ballyhoura Prepares to Welcome Descendants of the Peter Robinson Settlers

    Excitement Builds as Ballyhoura Prepares to Welcome Descendants of the Peter Robinson Settlers

    Ballyhoura Region readies for over 150 descendants of Peter Robinson Settlers to mark 200 years since emigration to Canada. Read more

  • Nine Ships 1825 Builds Connections With Ireland during  the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial Week.

    Nine Ships 1825 Builds Connections With Ireland during the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial Week.

    Nine Ships 1825 fosters bonds with Ireland during the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial Week, celebrating shared history and cultural ties. Read more

  • Canada Day Tribute: Honouring 200 Years of Irish-Canadian Heritage

    Canada Day Tribute: Honouring 200 Years of Irish-Canadian Heritage

    Honouring 200 years of Irish-Canadian heritage, marking a chapter of resilience and unity this Canada Day. Read more

  • Historic Irish–Canadian Emigration Scheme Marked on Irish Soil for the First Time in 200 Years
  • Excitement Builds as Ballyhoura Prepares to Welcome Descendants of the Peter Robinson Settlers
  • Nine Ships 1825 Builds Connections With Ireland during the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial Week.
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Peter Robinson Settlers - Resources

The following is a listing and resources section to support family research and understand more about the assisted emigration scheme:
The Forgotten Migration

The Forgotten Migration

Chris Nikkel follows the story of a forgotten Irish migration to Canada through folk music passed down orally, and a special bicentennial commemoration. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2026

Author: Jana Mannion

Peter Robinson Settlers Emigration Scheme Conference Presentations

Peter Robinson Settlers Emigration Scheme Conference Presentations

Explore the full collection of presentations from the Peter Robinson Settlers Emigration Scheme Conference, hosted at Saint George’s Arts and Heritage Centre, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, on Saturday 20th September 2025. Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

The Ireland–Canada Homecoming 2025 – 200th Anniversary of the Peter Robinson Settlers

Watch: From Ballyhoura to Canada – a moving celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Peter Robinson Settlers, reconnecting Irish and Canadian communities through heritage, music, and shared history. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2025

Updated: 19th November, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Churchtown and Liscarroll Peter Robinson Canadian Settlers 1823 & 1825

Churchtown and Liscarroll Peter Robinson Canadian Settlers 1823 & 1825

Discover the story of Churchtown & Liscarroll settlers of 1823 & 1825 with the souvenir programme celebrating Ireland–Canada Homecoming 2025. Read more

Published: 28th October, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Ireland-Canada Homecoming 2025 Photo Gallery

Ireland-Canada Homecoming 2025 Photo Gallery

View highlights and memorable moments from the Peter Robinson commemoration week in Ballyhoura. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Historic Irish–Canadian Emigration Scheme Marked on Irish Soil for the First Time in 200 Years

Historic Irish–Canadian Emigration Scheme Marked on Irish Soil for the First Time in 200 Years

Taoiseach joins 190 descendants from Canada and the United States in Ballyhoura for landmark recognition of the 1823–1825 Peter Robinson Emigration Scheme. Read more

Published: 24th September, 2025

Updated: 16th October, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

The Robinson Experiment Play Programme

The Robinson Experiment Play Programme

Download The Robinson Experiment play programme to explore the story, context and creative work behind the production. Read more

Published: 15th September, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Excitement Builds as Ballyhoura Prepares to Welcome Descendants of the Peter Robinson Settlers

Excitement Builds as Ballyhoura Prepares to Welcome Descendants of the Peter Robinson Settlers

Ballyhoura Region readies for over 150 descendants of Peter Robinson Settlers to mark 200 years since emigration to Canada. Read more

Published: 21st August, 2025

Updated: 24th September, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Nine Ships 1825 Strengthens Ties with Ireland during Emigration Bicentennial

Nine Ships 1825 Strengthens Ties with Ireland during Emigration Bicentennial

Read about the Peter Robinson Bicentennial Week in Canada honouring Irish emigration on NorthumberlandDaily.ca. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Nine Ships 1825 Builds Connections With Ireland during  the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial Week.

Nine Ships 1825 Builds Connections With Ireland during the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial Week.

Nine Ships 1825 fosters bonds with Ireland during the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial Week, celebrating shared history and cultural ties. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2025

Updated: 25th August, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Peter Robinson Settlers Emigration Scheme Conference and Concert to Anchor Ireland Canada Homecoming 2025

Peter Robinson Settlers Emigration Scheme Conference and Concert to Anchor Ireland Canada Homecoming 2025

Join us for concerts and conferences commemorating the 200th anniversary of Peter Robinson Settlers emigration from Ireland to Canada during Homecoming 2025. Read more

Published: 24th July, 2025

Updated: 24th September, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

The Robinson Experiment – A Powerful New Play Premieres at The Schoolyard Theatre, Charleville

The Robinson Experiment – A Powerful New Play Premieres at The Schoolyard Theatre, Charleville

Experience The Robinson Experiment, a moving play on Irish-Canadian history. Running Sept 15-21 at The Schoolyard Theatre. Read more

Published: 24th July, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Ballyhoura to Canada: A Homecoming of Heritage and Heart

Ballyhoura to Canada: A Homecoming of Heritage and Heart

Commemorating the Peter Robinson Settlers of the Ballyhoura Region – September 15th to 21st, 2025 Read more

Published: 24th July, 2025

Updated: 21st August, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Canada Day Tribute: Honouring 200 Years of Irish-Canadian Heritage

Canada Day Tribute: Honouring 200 Years of Irish-Canadian Heritage

Honouring 200 years of Irish-Canadian heritage, marking a chapter of resilience and unity this Canada Day. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Ireland Canada Homecoming 2025

Ireland Canada Homecoming 2025

Join us for a week-long event marking 200 years since the Peter Robinson Emigration to Canada, honouring the brave families of Ballyhoura and Munster. Read more

Start: 15th September, 2025 at 12:00am

End: 21st September, 2025 at 12:00am

Published: 1st July, 2025

Updated: 16th September, 2025

Author: Isabelle Schulz

Location: Ballyhoura

Wreath Laying in Cobh Marks 200 Years Since Peter Robinson Emigration

Watch: Highlights from a moving wreath-laying ceremony on May 9th, 2025, marking the 200th anniversary of the Peter Robinson Settler Emigration Scheme. Read more

Published: 20th May, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

From Ballyhoura to Canada: Wreath Laying in Cobh Marks 200 Years Since Peter Robinson Emigration

From Ballyhoura to Canada: Wreath Laying in Cobh Marks 200 Years Since Peter Robinson Emigration

On May 9th, a moving wreath-laying ceremony took place in Cobh, Co. Cork to mark the 200th anniversary of the Peter Robinson Settler Emigration Scheme. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2025

Updated: 20th May, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

The Peter Robinson Settler Emigration Scheme 200th Anniversary - Wreath Laying Ceremony Cobh, Co. Cork

The Peter Robinson Settler Emigration Scheme 200th Anniversary - Wreath Laying Ceremony Cobh, Co. Cork

On May 9th, 200 years on from the 1825 sailings of the Peter Robinson Settlers to Upper Canada, Ballyhoura Development in collaboration with Cobh Heritage Centre come together to lay wreaths in memory of the families. Read more

Published: 16th April, 2025

Updated: 1st May, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Nineteenth Century Burials from Peterborough by H. Helmuth and S. Jamieson

Nineteenth Century Burials from Peterborough by H. Helmuth and S. Jamieson

Read more

Published: 31st October, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

Interactive Map of the Peter Robinson Settler Families in Canada by Matthew Barry

Interactive Map of the Peter Robinson Settler Families in Canada by Matthew Barry

Read more

Published: 18th October, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

Interactive Map of the Peter Robinson Departure Locations Developed by Matthew Barry

Interactive Map of the Peter Robinson Departure Locations Developed by Matthew Barry

Read more

Published: 11th October, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Project Launch at Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce

Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Project Launch at Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce

Read more

Published: 31st August, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

Book: 'The Peter Robinson Experiment' by M. English-Cooper

Book: 'The Peter Robinson Experiment' by M. English-Cooper

Read more

Published: 7th August, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

Nine Ships Newsletter - June 2024

Nine Ships Newsletter - June 2024

Read more

Published: 28th June, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

An Inventory of All Families Settled in 1825 by Township Location by Peter E. McConkey

An Inventory of All Families Settled in 1825 by Township Location by Peter E. McConkey

Read more

Published: 25th April, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

Selecting Peter Robinson Settlers by Wendy Cameron

Selecting Peter Robinson Settlers by Wendy Cameron

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Published: 13th February, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

The Peter Robinson Settlers - Summary by Dr Paul McCotter

The Peter Robinson Settlers - Summary by Dr Paul McCotter

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Published: 13th February, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

Peter Robinson Settlers Resouces by Tyne Firmin

Peter Robinson Settlers Resouces by Tyne Firmin

Read more

Published: 12th February, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

Irish Genealogical Resources

Irish Genealogical Resources

Read more

Published: 11th February, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

Graveyards of the Ballyhoura Peter Robinson Assisted Emigration Project

Graveyards of the Ballyhoura Peter Robinson Assisted Emigration Project

Read more

Published: 10th February, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

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