Boston Irish Famine Memorial

Boston Irish Famine Memorial The Memorial is part of the Boston Irish Heritage Trail.

The Boston Irish Famine Memorial was unveiled on June 28, 1998, as part of a worldwide commemoration marking the 150th anniversary of Ireland's Great Hunger from 1845-49.

07/31/2026

Ireland's President Mary Robinson unveiled the Cambridge Irish Famine Memorial on July 23, 1997 before 4,000 people.
At the dedication ceremony, President Robinson said, “Part of looking back + remembering was to link the Irish famine with modern famine + hunger + inequalities in our world. .. to reinforce a very strong commitment of the Irish people to developing countries.….We’re not looking back for nostalgia, or simply for Irish purposes of identity, or to commend ourselves for having survived. We of Irish heritage have a particular reason to link ourselves to hunger, lack of safe water and malnutrition.”
https://irishboston.org/2022/cambridge-famine-memorial/
Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland Catherine Connolly Cambridge Office for Tourism Strokestown Park Irish American Partnership Mary Robinson Boston Irish Famine Memorial The Charitable Irish Society Eire Society of Boston Irish Pastoral Centre Boston

The narrative plaques at the Boston Irish Famine Memorial in Downtown Crossing. Irish Heritage Trail
06/28/2026

The narrative plaques at the Boston Irish Famine Memorial in Downtown Crossing. Irish Heritage Trail

05/03/2026

As part of the annual National Famine Commemoration taking place in Ireland and throughout the Irish Diaspora each May, the Boston Irish Tourism Association has compiled information on ten Irish Famine Memorials throughout New England. https://irishboston.org/2026/ten-irish-famine-memorials-in-new-england/

Boston Irish Famine Memorial South Shore Irish Heritage Trail The Charitable Irish Society Eire Society of Boston Lowell Irish Skylight Studios, Inc. National Famine Way Dunbrody Famine Ship Archdiocese of Boston Ancient Order of Hibernians in America AOH South Shore Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

The generation of the 1840s overcame hardship, sickness, heartache + prejudice when they arrived in , but they event...
03/17/2026

The generation of the 1840s overcame hardship, sickness, heartache + prejudice when they arrived in , but they eventually flourished. Never forget where you come from. https://irishboston.org/?

Did you know has 10 memorials to the 19th century ? These markers tell a compelling story of suffering + upheaval, e...
01/11/2026

Did you know has 10 memorials to the 19th century ? These markers tell a compelling story of suffering + upheaval, exodus + immigration + ultimately triumph over tragedy. They represent an inspiring chapter of American history. https://irishboston.org/2024/ten-irish-famine-memorials-in-new-england/ Irish Heritage Trail
South Shore Irish Heritage Trail Boston Irish Tourism Association The Charitable Irish Society Downtown Boston Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park

The town of has a beautiful memorial to the victims of the 19th century. The memorial is located at St. Mary's Ceme...
11/07/2025

The town of has a beautiful memorial to the victims of the 19th century. The memorial is located at St. Mary's Cemetery, which also has a famous Irish Round Tower, built in 1895. Read more about Irish Famine memorials in New England. https://irishboston.org/2024/ten-irish-famine-memorials-in-new-england/ Irish Heritage Trail Milford, MA Patch

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