Oral history project sheds light on the story of emigration to ArgentinaThe centuries-old links between the midlands of Ireland and Argentina took centre stage at Mullingar Library recently as an event to mark the culmination of a unique historic project took place. Her Excellency Ana Laura Cachaza, Ambassador of Argentina, was on hand as Westmeath and Longford County Councils jointly celebrated the completion of an oral history project focusing on the story of emigration to Argentina. Mr Roche is an experienced oral history consultant, and he carried out interviews with groups of people from the two counties. Chairperson of the Longford Westmeath Argentina Society Una Byrne said: “These stories are the threads that connect past, present and future. Over 30,000 people emigrating from this area, so this is just a part of that history.

Source: Irish Independent March 31, 2026 12:35 UTC