News - Walk

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

Organisers are hoping to make the camino an annual event and everyone is welcome on the day.

May 2, 2026 09:30

The annual walk in aid of Western Alzheimers takes place in Roscommon on St Stephen's Day.

Dec 20, 2025 14:25

The Boyle Palestine Solidarity Group left Strokestown Park House last weekend and will arrive in Dublin Docklands this evening.

Aug 9, 2025 08:55

The Boyle Palestine Group are walking from Strokestown Park House to Dublin from 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.

Aug 1, 2025 16:14

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

May 24, 2025 08:46

The event has been organised by local councillor John Dolan and stroke survivor Carrie Mimnagh in an effort to raise cardiac awareness.

Apr 27, 2025 08:42

Due to the rainy and slippery conditions, it has been called off and rescheduled.

Apr 18, 2025 15:36

Over a thousand people are due to attend the AsIAm Same Chance - Walk for Autism in Dublin alone.

Apr 5, 2025 08:07

The walk will start at 10.30am from Clarence Dock, where 1.3 million Irish emigrants arrived during the famine.

Oct 26, 2024 23:05

The walk takes place this weekend.

May 22, 2023 17:24

A protest march will take place next week from Athy to Leinster House.

Apr 21, 2023 09:22

Henry had this advice for anyone thinking of hiking.

Dec 26, 2022 09:43

Sep 18, 2022 10:16

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