Munster

Munster Information

Munster is the southernmost province in Ireland. The ancient Kingdom of Munster was once led by the famous Brian Boru whom for a brief time united Ireland and greatly reduced Viking presence. The city of Cork and Waterford both sit on the island's south eastern coast. This was the second most effected area by the Famine in Ireland, as such the area is rich in sites for tourism in the area.

Counties of Munster

Co. Clare

Famine Monument at Ennistymon Hospital (location of workhouse 20,000 d. with mass grave of children)
Memorial at St. Cronan's Church, Tuamgraney

Co. Cork

Irish Famine Museum, Skibbereen Heritage Centre, Co. Cork
Kindred Spirits sculpture, Middleton
Cobh Heritage Centre (exhibition with short films)
Kindred Spirits Sculpture, Bailic Park, Tribute Monument to Choctaw Indian Tribe generosity to the Irish People

Co. Kerry

Famine Graveyard at Teampaillin Bán
The Tralee Ship Canal (port of departure for Jeanie Johnson famine ship to NY, Baltimore and Quebec)
Dingle Workhouse Project

Co. Limerick

The Broken Heart memorial fountain sculpture by Maria Pizzuti
Paupers Graveyard at St. Brigid’s cemetery, Killeely Timber cross on mass grave
Famine Graveyard rear of St. Itas Hospital, workhouse adjacent wooden cross
Kilmallock Famine Memorial Park, Kilmallock Workhouse adjacent (for the unmarked graves)

Co. Tipperary

Famine Warhouse 1848, Widow McCormack's House Balingarry
Famine Museum and Memorial, St. Marys' Church

Co. Waterford

Memorial at Reilig and tSléibe Famine Graveyard, Ballinlira, Pulla Cross, Ring, Dungarvan
Adjacent Seanacaí famine era pub