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Alberta's Irish Legends: John Kean (1820-1892) b. Bushmills, Co. Antrim

John Kean (1820-1892) b. Bushmills, Co. Antrim. d. Lethbridge Politician, millwright, and entrepreneur Picture source: Water-powered...

Alberta's Irish Legends: Elveden Centre (Designed and Built 1959-1964)

Elveden Centre (designed and built 1959-1964) Photo credit: Detail, Elveden Centre, by Grace Johnston It’s a long way from St. James’...

Alberta's Irish Legends: Building and Development

Building and Development The residences and skylines of Alberta’s towns and cities owe a great deal to Irish settlers and entrepreneurs. ...

Alberta's Irish Legends: John Glenn (1833-1886) b. Co. Mayo

John Glenn (1833-1886) b. Co. Mayo d. Calgary. Prospector, trader, farmer, entrepreneur A sense of fairness, as much as ambition,...

Alberta's Irish Legends: The Copithorne Family b. Co. Cork

John Copithorne, 1862-1933 b. Co. Cork Richard Copithorne, 1861-1936 b. Co. Cork Samuel Copithorne, 1880-1961 b. Co. Cork Susan (Toole)...

Alberta's Irish Ranching and Farming Legends

Ranching and Farming Ranching and farming significantly developed Alberta's economy and the shaping of its cultural identity. Immigration...

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