Limerick to host hundreds of visitors during the Ireland Canada Homecoming 2025

COMMUNITIES across Limerick are preparing to welcome over 150 visitors from Canada and the US this September as part of the Ireland Canada Homecoming 2025.

Commemorating 200 years since the Peter Robinson Emigration of 1825 the event is being organised by Ballyhoura Development CLG.

The week-long event from September 15-21, will spotlight county towns and villages such as Kilmallock, Kilfinane, Ballylanders, and Colmanswell, where many emigrants once lived before sailing to Canada.

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The international guests will explore their ancestral roots through guided tours, heritage events, and community gatherings taking place between Limerick and Cork.

Kilmallock will host the opening reception and gala lunch in Deebert House Hotel, while the Schoolyard Theatre in Charleville will stage nightly performances of The Robinson Experiment, a new play inspired by the settlers' journey.

The week will conclude in Ballylanders with a closing ceremony at Griston Bog, celebrating ancestral connections and the vibrant traditions of the area.

Amanda Slattery, Development Manager at Ballyhoura Development, expressed her gratitude to all involved saying, “The local voluntary effort going into presenting this programme is hugely impressive. We thank all the local communities, volunteers, and businesses for giving their time and support to reignite this almost forgotten piece of our local history.”

Public events will be open to all, offering locals a chance to connect with descendants and rediscover a powerful chapter of the region’s emigrant history. See visitballyhoura.com for more.