The Irish Memorial

Built in 1909 under the auspices of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, this cross honours the memory of the Irish immigrants who perished from typhus between 1847-1848. The top part of the monument-a Celtic-style cross with a circle intersecting the four arms-was cut from Irish stone. The cross stands approximately 15 m high. This trilingual monument - French, English, and Gaelic - recalls the tragic destiny of Irish immigrants during the Great Famine.

The tragic events of 1847 took a heavy toll: over 5 000 people died at sea, and 5 424 people were buried at Grosse Île.