Kilkenny Famine Experience
Take this self-led audio visual tour throughout MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre and learn about the unexpected discovery of over 970 human remains described as the most significant discovery in the world relating to the Irish Famine.
Meet the young Saul brothers, John and Patrick who sought refuge in the Workhouse in 1841 after being abandoned by their parents on the docks in Dublin. Faced with an arduous journey on foot back to Clonmel they presented at the Workhouse and were admitted.
Tour lasts approximately 50 minutes and is totally Free.
KILKENNY FAMINE EXPERIENCE
STARTS HERE AT CUSTOMER SERVICE
Tour Times:
Monday – Friday: 9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays: 12pm-4pm
No Booking required
“Excellent and a credit to all involved. Dr Jonny Geber on video brought it to life for us”
“Fabulous Tour, informative and emotional”
“Very powerful & thoughtful, thank you…”
Book online to secure your space at:
www.kilkennyfamineexperience.com
Tour Operating Times
Monday – Friday: 9.30am – 12noon & 2pm – 4.30pm
Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays: 12.30pm – 4pm
Tour Duration 50mins
Suitable for children-parental discretion advised
Bus Parking
1000 Car Park Spaces
Free WiFi
Wheelchair Accessible
