Laura Cullinan pictured with her daughters, Alexia and Isobel with John O’Driscoll, General Manager, Strokestown Park and National Famine Museum. Photo: Brian FarrellA screenshot of the new National Famine Way OSI Trail MapA new National Famine Way has been launched, following the footsteps of 1,490 emigrants who walked from Strokestown, Co Roscommon, to Dublin at the height of the famine in 1847. "The National Famine Way can be done by anyone, at any time, on foot or by bike," explained Caroilin Callery, of the Irish Heritage Trust and National Famine Museum, at the launch. Expand Close A screenshot of the new National Famine Way OSI Trail Map / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp A screenshot of the new National Famine Way OSI Trail MapOnly half of those who set-off from Roscommon ever made it to Quebec. Expand Close The new National Famine Way passport / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp The new National Famine Way passportThe passport/guide focuses on the walk of 12-year-old Daniel Tighe, who survived the terrifying transatlantic journey in 1847.

Source: Irish Independent September 10, 2020 11:01 UTC