Ambassador McKee Visit

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DR. EAMONN McKEE the Ambassador of Ireland to Canada met with Elaine Gannon at Martindale Pioneer Cemetery on October 11, 2021 and he spoke about a new Irish mapping project.

Celtic Cross Unveiled

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EITHNE O'KANE, the Belfast-born artist who designed the magnificent Celtic Cross speaking to Martin Brown at the unveiling on September 19, 1982.

September 19, 2016

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JIM KELLY, Ambassador of Ireland to Canada spoke at a ceremony in 2016 about the deep connection between Ireland and its Diaspora.

Anyone wishing to support ongoing maintenance and upgrades is invited to contribute via a tax deductible GoFundMe campaign. Funds are deposited directly to St. Martin’s Catholic Church bank account. The church and Martindale Pioneer Cemetery is a treasured historical landmark for all Irish-Canadians and a testament to the early Irish Catholic immigrants. The parish has served generations of Irish-Canadians, many of whom have now moved on to other locations across Canada and the U.S.A. Will you join in helping to ensure this important historic marker is in place for generations to come. Any donation will help make an impact. 

GOFUNDME CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT THE MONUMENT