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Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, New Ross

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Learn about life aboard a 1840s Irish emigrant vessel at Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience. Climb onto this replica ship, head to the quayside of New Ross, and see the departure exhibit, which takes your through a scene of famine emigration. Costumed performers bring the experience to life while you move through the tour that finishes at the Arrivals Hall. This exhibit outlines what it was like to arrive and begin a new life in North America; visitors of all ages will enjoy learning about the journey. Be sure to visit the site's Irish America Hall of Fame. Plan to see Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience and other attractions that appeal to you using our New Ross travel route planner.
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  • By Sabrina E
    Very knowledgeable staff,, super friendly, lovely restaurant. We had a lovely time visiting this plac ed, highly recommend it.getting to see what it might have been like was humbling  more »
  • By marklC4500GG
    Really interesting tour, the ship itself looks amazing and true to life. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and the the lady playing the role of a passenger on the ship was brilliant, funny and...  more »
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  • By Brigid Brennan
    Is is part of our History. Very interesting and role playing very good. I loved the Hall of Fame and all the Kennedy History. Delighted to see Brendan Grace RIP in the Hall of Fame .
  • By Tris Hosford
    A taste of what the journey many thousands of migrants had to endure in the hope of s better life. Brought to life by a knowledgeable guide and character actors.
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