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Find out more about the National Famine Way and how to keep in touch.

The National Famine Museum and the National Famine Way are managed and cared for by the Irish Heritage Trust.

The National Famine Way takes the history of Strokestown’s Famine Emigration Scheme out from behind the walls of the Museum and walks it across the country from West to East making the story visible in all the local communities it passes through and sharing it with all who engage with the trail.

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The National Famine Museum Strokestown, Co. Roscommon 2.

Education Pack

Recognising the importance of the Great Famine in education, we have developed a curriculum-based Education Pack for primary schools which teachers can download and use free of charge. It is a interactive, user-friendly resource designed for children from 8 years of age and upwards who have covered the Great Famine element of the curriculum.

The Education Pack covers all areas of the curriculum and is logically laid out by subject area. These have associated headings, information and specific links. Class activities are included, often using original archive documents and engaging videos. It is designed to broaden and deepen the Great Famine element of the curriculum in an engaging and interactive way.

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The official National Famine Way App brings the trail to life with stories, history, and immersive content on audio and video at every turn.

Download The Official App

Bring the trail to life in your pocket. The official National Famine Way free App offers immersive audio, video, and story-based content at every step, transforming your walk into a deeply engaging journey through history. Download it FREE

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Bronze Shoe Specifications
& Brand Guidelines

Here you will find the guidelines and assets that define how our identity is presented including our logo, typography, brand colours and more. These guidelines ensure that everything associated with the National Famine Way speaks with one consistent voice, honours our heritage and supports our mission to commemorate, educate and connect.

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Our vision is to educate and spread the word about the National Famine Way and the haunting history behind the trail. We want people from all over the globe to walk in the footsteps of the Missing 1,490 and understand the poignancy of every step.

Your donation can help us to educate, spread the word and also to maintain the trail.

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The Memorial Glass-Wall at The National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park.

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