One million Irish people fled Ireland during the famine. 2,500 took a gruelling voyage on the Jeanie Johnston. Take a journey back in time, get an insight into life on board a Famine ship and hear the
One million Irish people fled Ireland during the famine. 2,500 took a gruelling voyage on the Jeanie Johnston. Take a journey back in time, get an insight into life on board a Famine ship and hear the stories of the people who made the arduous voyage.
Trace the path of those who escaped the Irish famine
We have arrived 20 minutes before the start, which was meant to start at 11am. 10 past 11 no one was around so we decided to ask about the situation in the neighboring EPIC museum, where we were informed that the tour was cancelled. We did not get any emails or notices prior, it was only when we wer...
Very informative in many way, but somewhat biased. Genocide is not a word I would’ve used to Describe the famine. Negligence on behalf of the British government, Yes, and the misfortune of the potato blight.. Tone down the drama and it would be a wonderful experience.