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Podcast: Traveling in Ireland
Episode: Experience the Famine Story at Gorta in Northern Ireland
Description: When you think of the Great Famine, your mind likely drifts to the midlands of Ireland. However, a unique and deeply moving famine experience exists in Northern Ireland at Gorta, located above Friel’s Pub in Swatragh, Mid Ulster. Here, you can step into history and uncover the often-overlooked impact of the famine in this region through an immersive and well-researched exhibit.
The only famine pot in Ireland still in its original location
This article is based on a podcast episode with Dermot Friel, owner of Friel's Pub and the Gorta Famine Story. If you would prefer to...