The National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park

Lest We Forget .

Those poor , wretched people, our forebears, thrown upon the mercy of the world. Events around the globe today must surely give us pause for thought. Do unto others… etc.

This really is a 'must do'

The museum is on the grounds of the Strokestown Park House Estate where large numbers of people were shipped overseas during the famine years. When the estate was sold by the family, large amounts of ...

Well worth the time and effort

The National Famine Museum has very well presented information about this tragic period in Irish history, it is a self guided tour. Allow at least one hour, if you are researching family history or h...

Great place

The new building is really well done. Staff really nice Mince pies I never saw such thin and crispy pastry.

Waits for turn

Original Text

The great hunger in Ireland in the mid-19th century is not always known and this Museum performs an excellent memory work needed through high quality explanatory panels and...