WelCom March 2020:
New Zealanders of Irish heritage are being invited to take part in two short surveys to help showcase the rich Irish history that exists in New Zealand.
‘As we celebrate St Patrick’s Day on 17 March, we’re calling on all Irish people, community groups, people of Irish heritage or affinity with Ireland living in New Zealand, Peter Ryan, The Ambassador of Ireland to New Zealand, told WelCom.
‘The Embassy of Ireland in Aotearoa New Zealand, has partnered with the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies In Otago University who have designed two short surveys, to assist in showcasing the rich Irish history we have in New Zealand, as well as the opportunities for future collaboration and connection.’
Access the surveys at Friends of Ireland is online at: https://friends-of-ireland-nz.multiscreensite.com/survey Please email questions to: info@friendsofireland.co.nz
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