Spotlight on:
Irish Wattle's year ahead 

Irish Wattle's first year has been an exciting and busy one, with the release of The Irish Vanguard and Pat Moore's Swamp, the opening of our online shop, and the opportunity to meet researchers as keen as we are to trace our early Irish convict arrivals!

In 2010 we'll be shining the spotlight on the early rebels transported to New South Wales and publishing three new books – one on the Irish contingent of convicts who arrived aboard the Kitty in 1792; one on life in the Mudgee, NSW, area in the 1830s to 1860s; and of course, later in the year, our anthology of the convicts transported on the Minerva. 

And we're excited about the database that we're currently developing, where you will be able to download demographical reports on the early Irish ships, and many other terrific features. 

Phew! Who said it was the holiday season!

News and events

Event Talks on The Rocks
Presented by The Rocks Discovery Museum
See the city of Sydney in a new light with free lunchtime talks at The Rocks Discovery Museum. Dr Wayne Johnson speaks about the 'big dig' site, following the opening of the new Sydney Harbour YHA at The Rocks. 
When 18 December 2009, 12pm - 12.30pm
Where The Rocks Discovery Museum, Kendall Lane, The Rocks
Cost Free
Contact The Rocks Discovery Museum for more information

Event Macquarie 2010 Bicentenary Commemorations Endorsement Program
Presented by New South Wales Government
The 200th anniversary of Lachlan Macquarie's appointment as governor of New South Wales will be commemorated in 2010 with a statewide celebration program aimed at enriching our knowledge of the past and inspiring our vision for the future. 
State and local government agencies, community organisations, businesses and individuals are encouraged to be part of history by organising a new activity or theming an existing event 'Macquarie' and applying for endorsement. 
Contact Macquarie 2010 for more information

If you have a new publication or event that you would like to list on our newsletter, just contact us and we'll include the details in our January newsletter. We'll also post it to the news section of the website.