Introduction --:There
are very strong historical. social, and cultural links between the Waterford region and
Newfoundland,Canada. These links go back many centuries, mainly due to the fishing grounds
situated off the coast of Newfoudland. In fact the Irish for
"Newfoundland" is "Talamh on Éisc", which literally means the "Fishing
Grounds". Fishing has played a signifiant part in the economic development of both
countries but has shown a considerable decline in recent years in both areas,due to over
fishing by large 'Factory ' ships from the continent of Europe. Growing up in Waterford, as I did, I was always aware of these strong links but it is only in the past two years that I have learnt of the huge impact the Irish made on this eastern part of Canada. We have made many new friends through these internet projects and no doubt these friendships will flourish long into the future. Feel free to explore the various links below --:
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