How to Participate
Everything you need to know about participating in Irish America 250’s storytelling project
Write your story: In your own words, write the story you want to tell about yourself or your family or your connection or experience of Ireland, Irish ways and Irish culture.
Submit your written story: Each story will have its own dedicated webpage preserving that person’s or family’s journey from Ireland to America on americaéire.org. Once submitted, you will be given an auto-generated link to share your story.
Tell your community: Record a short video or write a post (see sample script below) to share on Social Media, inviting your community to read your story and encouraging others to participate and do the same.
Sample post video/text script:
“Hi, my name is FIRST, LAST NAME, and this is My Irish Story.”
In your own words, answer these three prompts:
- Why and how you or your people came to live here.
- How you stay connected to your Irish roots and express your Irish identity.
- What your Irishness means to you.
“I am so excited to share my own Irish story in celebration of Irish America 250 on americaéire.org and encourage you to share yours, using the hashtag: #myirishstory.”
Tag us and add us as a collaborator on any of the platforms you use:
- Facebook: irishamerica250
- Instagram: irishamerica250
- TikTok: irishamerica250
- LinkedIn: irish-america-250
Click here to add your story.