Murrisk in County Mayo, Connacht, Ireland — Irish West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
National Famine Memorial
Cuimhneachán Náisiúnta ar an nGorta Mór
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2009
1. National Famine Memorial Coffin Ship
emigrated due to the Great Famine of 1845 - 1850,
and the victims of all famines.
The Memorial was unveiled by the President of Ireland,
Mary Robinson, on 20 July 1997.
I gcuimhna ar an daoine go léir a fuair bás,
a d'fhulaing agus a chuaigh
ar an imirce de dheasca Ghorta Mór 1845 - 1850
agus ar gach uile dhuine i ngátar de dheasca gorta.
Uachtarán na nÉireann, Máire Mhic Róibín,
a nocht an Cuimhneachán ar an 20 lúil, 1997
Coffin Ship / Cónra - Long
John Behan, R.H.A. / Séan O Beacháin, R.H.A.
Commissioned by Minister of State Avril Doyle T.D.,
Chairperson of the Government's
Famine Commemoration Committee,
with the assistance of the Office of Public Works,
in co-operation with Mayo Co. Council,
Westport Historical Society and the Murrisk community.
The site was made available by Mr. James Fair,
in honour of his parents Seamus and Brigid.
Arna choimisiunú ag an Aire Stait; Aibhreal Uí Dhubnghaill,
Cathaoirleach Choiste an Rialtais
um Chuimhneachán ar an nGorta Mór,
le cabhair ó Oirig na nOibreacha Poiblí,
i gcomhar le Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo,
Cumann Staire Chathair na Mart agus pobal Mhuraisc,
Séamus
this page online
in ómós dá thuismitheoirí, Séamus agus Bríd.
Erected 1997 by Famine Commemoration Committee, Office of Public Works, et al.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Disasters • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1997.
Location. 53° 46.811′ N, 9° 38.383′ W. Marker is in Murrisk, Connacht, in County Mayo. It is on Local Road 335, on the right when traveling west. Memorial is in Murrisk Millenium Park, north across the road from the Croagh Patrick Visitor Center parking lot. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, 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. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Murrisk Abbey / National Famine Monument / Statue of St Patrick (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Squadron Leader R. F. C. Garvey (about 210 meters away); Murrisk Friary / Mainistir Mhuraisce (about 210 meters away); Murrisk Fisherman's Monument (approx. one kilometer away); Major John Mac Bride / Seán Mac Giolla Bríde (approx. 8.1 kilometers away); Lime Kiln, Moneen, (approx. 9.5 kilometers away); Famine Museum and Granuaile Centre, Louisburgh (approx.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2009
2. National Famine Memorial Coffin Ship
Cloud-covered Croagh Patrick in background.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2009
3. National Famine Memorial Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2009
4. National Famine Memorial Marker (Gaelic)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2009
5. National Famine Memorial In Honor
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6. National Famine Memorial In Honor (Gaelic)
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7. National Famine Memorial Sponsors
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8. National Famine Memorial Sponsors (Gaelic)
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9. National Famine Memorial Coffin Ship
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2009
10. National Famine Memorial Coffin Ship Bow
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2009
11. National Famine Memorial Coffin Ship
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2009
12. National Famine Memorial Coffin Ship
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2009
13. Murrisk Millenium Park Dedication
This park is dedicated to
2000 years of Christian worship
Officially opened by
Minister Seamus Brennan T.D.,
Chairman, National Millenium Committee
and blessed by
Rev. Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam
& Rector Canon Gary Hastings
on Friday 13th July 2001
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2009
14. Murrisk Millenium Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4,456 times since then and 133 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on February 16, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
