The Famine Memorial
These statues commemorate the Great Famine of the mid 19th century. During the famine approximately 1 million people died and a million more emigrated from Ireland, causing the island's population to fall by between 20% and 25%.
Custom House Quay, in Docklands Dublin Dublin City Ireland
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Shocking... Very beautiful and well located
Cool thing to see while passing by. Also checkout the EPIC museum nearby!
Interresting representation of the patatoe's famine !
A very moving memorial to those who perished.
Shocking memories of the past!
haunting memorial
Important reminder that Hunger, then and now, is an injustice.
Impresionantes esculturas de personas famélicas tras los efectos de la gran hambruna que no te dejará indiferente. Muy buena ubicación. No te vayas de Dublín sin visitarlo.
Впечатляющая скульптурная группа прямо на набережной
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One of the most important statue of Dublin. Irish music around. - Ilaria Boldorini
Definitely worth to visit especially if you love Oscar's Wilde books!Monument is located in the corner of the Merion Square Park. - Luc L
I was stunned by the quality of the information about Ireland now and then, with great interactive supports. Plenty of surprises here, it's a must do it you're visiting Dublin, even for locals! - Will St Martin
The guided tour is excelent! Enjoy it. - Victor Moreira
Category Arts and Entertainment » Public Art » Outdoor Sculpture
Place Ireland » Leinster » Dublin