The Irish Potato Famine was the most catastrophic event in Ireland's turbulent history. It is also regarded as being one of the worst Famines in history (deaths as a proportion to population). The use of the word 'Famine' in this context is controversial, for Ireland at the time was part of the richest Empire in the World (the British Empire). There was sufficient food in the country throughout the 'Famine' years, yet over a million people died from starvation and disease, and millions more were forced to flee. Some historians prefer to use the name 'Great Hunger' to describe this event. Our exhibition is a temporary mobile museum / exhibition. We open on April 2nd 2024 and will run until September 30th, open 7 days (12pm to 6pm). This Exhibition tells the story of what happened during those horrific years. We use rare 19th century photographs, witness accounts, contemporary sketches as well as maps and statistical information. Also on display are three American Newspapers containing articles on the state of Ireland at this time. A 15 minute film with seating is included in the Exhibition and the average time spent by visitors is 1 and 1/4 hours. Famine Museum Artefacts As news of the first potato crop failure broke in 1845, Newspapers from around the world were soon reporting on it. Ireland's dependence on the potato was unique - as many as 3 million people relied upon it one way or another for their survival. We include original articles from a British Newspaper called The Globe, which ran from 1803 to 1921, and the Worcester Palladium from Worcester massachusetts which ran from 1840 to 1876. We also include a pitiful 1850 letter written by a tenant farmer from Carrick-on-Shannon prison to his Landlord, and an 1876 letter from a Father to his Son. Irish Famine Book We have recently published a new book based on the content of our exhibition storyboards. This will make a great gift for someone who cannot visit the exhibition. For those interested in the story of the Irish Potato Famine / Great Hunger, it will also act as a great reference book. You can purchase this book from the Reception desk at our exhibition. You can also choose to purchase it on this website and collect at the exhibition, or purchase it on this website and have it posted to you. While stocks last, we will include a FREE DVD with each book purchase Testimonials "So Poignant. My mom really wanted to see this so I went along and I'm so glad I did. I knew a bit about the potato...
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