Walk to Ireland

April 18, 1996

A News Clipping for Saint Paddy’s Day

Transcription (Apr 18, 1996)

   A line of walkers stretched out from Appleton Elementary School in New Ipswich last Thursday afternoon on the first leg of the "Walk to Ireland." Students, teachers, families and friends of the school plan to walk three to four miles per week for the next six weeks until they've covered the distance between the school and Shannon, Ireland-4,000 miles. 

    Appleton Physical Education teacher and Ireland native Diane Osmond said that in addition to promoting wellness the project will give students the opportunity to learn about Ireland's history, geography and customs.

James Roger diary entry

March 17, 1909 (Wednesday)

Snow in morning and occasional flurries during the day, wind westerly.  David fixing up in carriage house, and helping Willard_Lonie in afternoon.  I cleaned up wood shed and will sell tickets tonight at Ladies Entertainment in Union Hall.  Sold 100 tickets receipts: $1500.  The drama was fairly well staged.

275th Anniversary Celebration Events

Saturday - March 29, 2025 - 11AM - 2PM

Chili cook off

2025 is the 275th anniversary of the founding of New Ipswich! There will be town events and celebrations throughout the year and this first one is coming right up. If you have the perfect chili recipe and want to enter it to win bragging rights and your place in Town history, then register today and we look forward to seeing you on March 29th. Use the QR code above to enter. (Only New Ipswich residents can enter their chili, but anyone and everyone is very welcome to come and eat lunch and judge).