News - Famine Museum

Famine Way Remembrance Walk to commence in Strokestown tomorrow

The event marks the assisted emigration of 1,490 people from the town in 1847 at the height of the famine.

May 16, 2026 11:13

A walk will be starting in Dublin today and finishing at the National Famine Museum in Strokestown tomorrow.

May 24, 2025 08:46

It's one of the leading tourist attractions in the region, according to Fáilte Ireland figures.

Dec 29, 2024 14:46

It will be a huge boost the region.

Dec 23, 2021 17:10

The archive was discovered after Jim Callery bought the property in the late 1970s.

Aug 3, 2021 17:06

The attraction is currently closed as works get underway as sport of the €5m investment.

Aug 3, 2021 13:41

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