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Dublin Museums: 20 Best Museums to Visit in Dublin

irish famine exhibition dublin
If you are looking for Dublin museums, you will find an extraordinary range of places to explore, from Ireland's national museums and historic buil...

Things to Do in Dublin City Centre: 25 Places to Visit

irish famine exhibition dublin city centre
Dublin City Centre is compact, historic and full of places to visit. Within a relatively small area, you can explore medieval buildings, Georgian s...

Canada-Ireland 180: The Irish Famine and Canada in 2027

The Irish Commemorative Stone Canada
Canada-Ireland 180 at a glance Year: 2027 Anniversary: 180 years since 1847 Historical connection: Irish Famine migration to Canada Key locati...

The History of Irish Immigration: From the Great Famine to the Irish Diaspora

Emigrants arriving in New York through Ellis Island

The history of Irish immigration is a story of hardship, courage, survival and hope. Discover why millions of Irish people left Ireland, from emigration before the Great Famine to the mass migration of the 1840s and 1850s. 

Kilmainham Gaol Museum Dublin: History, 1916, Tours, Tickets and Visiting Guide

Kilmainham Gaol Museum Dublin: History, 1916, Tours, Tickets and Visiting Guide
If you are searching for the Kilmainham Gaol Museum in Dublin, you are looking for one of the most important historic sites in Ireland. Kilmainham...

Temporary Famine Emigration Museum – Ireland & America's Shared Story

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The Story That Connects Ireland & America

Under British colonial rule, nearly three million poor Irish people depended on potatoes as their sole source of food.

In 1845, an unknown blight destroyed the potato crop, and it continued to fail in the following years.

Emigration Museum Dublin

Emigration Museum Dublin

The Famine triggered unprecedented emigration
Before the famine, some Irish people emigrated for work or opportunity. During and after the famine, emigration became a matter of survival.

The Irish Famine – Ireland & Canada's Shared Story

The Irish Famine – Ireland & Canada's Shared Story

The Story That Connects Ireland & Canada

Under British colonial rule, nearly three million poor Irish people depended on potatoes as their sole source of food.

In 1845, an unknown blight destroyed the potato crop, and it continued to fail in the following years.

 

Things to Do in Dublin Ireland

Things to Do in Dublin Ireland
Things to Do in Dublin Ireland Dublin may be famed for its Guinness, music-filled pubs, and rich literary history, but beneath its popular landmar...

Ireland By Locals

Ireland By Locals
Are you interested in a Guided Walking Tour of Dublin, given by a native Dubliner?. Darragh recently visited our exhibition and you can see his art...

Collins Barracks Dublin: History, Museum & Things to See

collins barracks dublin

Collins Barracks Dublin is a 17 minute walk from the Irish Potato Famine Exhibition in the Stephens Green Shopping Centre. Originally built as a military barracks, Collins Barracks Dublin dates back to the late 17th century, making it one of the oldest military installations in Europe. Construction began in 1702, designed to house the British Army in Ireland.

Epic Dublin

epic dublin

Dublin, the vibrant epic capital of Ireland, is a city rich in history, culture, and a lively atmosphere.

A temporary summer exhibition in Stephens Green Shopping Centre tells the story of the Irish Potato Famine, the single greatest event in Irish History.

From ancient landmarks to contemporary attractions, Dublin offers visitors a unique mix of tradition and modernity.