In the midst of plenty National tour
After premiering at the National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park, ‘In the Midst of Plenty is embarking on a 15-venue tour across Ireland
Wild Garlic Pesto – Woodland Café recipe
The recipe for the Woodland Café’s Wild garlic pesto ued in the roast beef ciabatta
Artist in residence – Olena Kovalevych
Meet our amazing new Artist in residence Olena Kovalevych and learn her story.
What is Toothwort?
The Mysterious ‘Corpse-Flower’ of the Strokestown Woodland. If you visit our woodland walk at this time of year you have a good chance of encountering one of Ireland’s strangest and rarest wildflowers. Typically found growing at the base of hazel, alder or other deciduous trees, Toothwort grows in clusters of short, pinkish-white stems with highly…
O’Reilly’s Irish Dictionary (1877 Edition) – Seachtain na Gaeilge
The passage below is in English. If you would like to test your Irish the link can be found here or in the News section
Foclóir Ó Raghallaigh – Seachtain na Gaeilge
The following passage is As Gaeilge (In Irish) there is also an English version available.
Glass Display by Artist Emma Bourke
Join us for an exclusive event at the National Famine Museum on Sunday 19th February at 3 pm, when Emma will talk about her creative process and the inspiration for her intricate designs.
Brigid’s Awakening Festival.
Roscommon’s newest festival takes place over two weekends from the 28th of January until the 5th of February celebrating St. Brigid’s day.
Famine Summer School – Call for papers
The 2023 Famine Summer School will take place at the National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park, County Roscommon, Ireland on June 22-25, 2023. The theme of the 2023 Famine Summer School is “Famine Journeys and Trails: Communities, Diaspora, Memory”.
A Candle at Solstice: Irish Famine Remembrance
A Candle at Solstice: Great Irish Famine Remembrance.
The National Famine Museum in association with the Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa