MacDonagh Junction

Kilkenny Famine Experience

CLOSED FOR DECEMBER

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 brother, John & 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 back to Clonmel they presented at the Workhouse and were admitted.

Tours take about 50 minutes.

Starts beside our self-service gift card kiosk.

Tour Times

Monday 9.30 AM – 4.30 PM

CLOSED TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY

Thursday – Sunday 9.30 AM – 4.30 PM 

Please pre-book tickets on Eventbrite. MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre Events and Tickets | Eventbrite

For groups larger than 15, please contact info@macdonaghjunction.com