Dublin's Docklands in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

Great Irish Famine Victims and Their Canadian Descendants

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025

1. Great Irish Famine Victims and Their Canadian Descendants Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In memory of the victims of the Great Famine and for
their descendants who have done so much to build Canada.

En mémoire des victimes de la Grande Famine, et en hommage à
leurs descendants qui ont tant contribué à bâtir le Canada.

The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien Prime Minister of Canada
Le très honorable Jean Chrétien Premier ministre du Canada

[Dedicated] 15.6.99

Erected 1999 by the People of Canada.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 53° 20.882′ N, 6° 14.998′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Dublin's Docklands. It is on Custom House Quay (Leinster Route 801) 0.2 kilometers west of the Sean O'Casey Bridge, on the left when traveling west. Marker is part of the Famine Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dublin, Leinster D01 Y6C3, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Ancient East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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National Famine Way (here, next to this marker); "Famine" (here, next to this marker); Dublin Docklands Landmarks (here, next to this marker); Human Rights and Poverty Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Human Rights and Poverty Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Irish Seaman's National Memorial (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pairc Elizabeth O'Farrell Park (about 180 meters away); S.S. Adela (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 3, 2025

2. Great Irish Famine Victims and Their Canadian Descendants Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.