Memorial and graveyard a few steps from the heart of Donegal
Spent a few moments here honoring the famine victims. A cross, plaque and famine pot memorializes the many people who perished and worth a visit when in Donegal.
Once you have seen one, and there are many in Ireland, they all tend to be the same. This one was smaller than others I had seen, but still worth the look.
Coming from the states I didn't know this part of history as I should. This was a well maintained graveyard complete with a famine pot on site which would have been used to feed the poor in the town o...
Remember the dead
Never forget the death and suffering in what has been known as “the hungry 40’s” and how Irelands population has never recovered.
Memorial and graveyard a few steps from the heart of Donegal
Spent a few moments here honoring the famine victims. A cross, plaque and famine pot memorializes the many people who perished and worth a visit when in Donegal.
ALL THE SAME
Once you have seen one, and there are many in Ireland, they all tend to be the same. This one was smaller than others I had seen, but still worth the look.
I got an education
Coming from the states I didn't know this part of history as I should. This was a well maintained graveyard complete with a famine pot on site which would have been used to feed the poor in the town o...
Worth a visit
Well signposted from Donegal town centre. Plenty of information posted on site. A nice memorial for those who lost their lives in the famine.