Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal member Anthony Cole and his family recently traveled to Ireland during spring break, where they visited the Kindred Spirits Monument, a tribute commemorating the Choctaw Nation’s historic gift to the Irish people during the Great Famine.
Cole said the visit to the monument, located in Midleton, County Cork, was an emotional highlight of the trip for the family.
Traveling with Cole were his wife of 38 years, Jill Cole; Emily Northcutt and her husband, Ryan; and Noah Cole and his fiancée, Megan.
The family explored the Midleton area during their visit and encouraged others planning a trip to arrange local transportation in advance.
The Kindred Spirits Monument honors the Choctaw Nation’s 1847 donation to Ireland, symbolizing a lasting connection between the Choctaw and Irish people.
For more information about the monument and its history, visit official tourism resources for County Cork.