National Famine Way

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Walking in the Footsteps of Strokestown's #Missing1490 on the #FamineWay The trail begins in Strokestown Park and ends at Dublin Docklands near EPIC museum

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National Famine Way@famineway · May 26, 2024

National #FamineWay Commemorative Walk concluded with launch of the Global Irish Famine Way & an evocative scene at new Dublin/New York Portal with symbolic passing of bronze shoes from one side of the Atlantic to the other. (1/3) #famineway #globalirishfamineway #missing1490

famineway's tweet image. National #FamineWay Commemorative Walk concluded with launch of the Global Irish Famine Way &amp; an evocative scene at new Dublin/New York Portal with symbolic passing of bronze shoes from one side of the Atlantic to the other.
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National Famine Way@famineway · Jul 20

A heartfelt message for the unveiling ceremony of the Bronze Shoes in Saint-Colomban from Ireland’s Ambassador to Canada, John Concannon. With @irlembcanada #GlobalIrishFamineWay #IrishFamineWay #missing1490

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National Famine Way@famineway · Jul 8

Famine Memorial Unveiling in St. Catharines, Niagara today with Special Song Premiere A specially composed song by Irish-Canadian musician Paddyman, Offering a moving tribute to those who made the treacherous journey and based on our Strokestown Missing 1490. 🇮🇪🇨🇦

National Famine Way@famineway · Jun 2

Our Roadshow Continues…. Next stop is Blanchardstown. Joined by Christine Moore Clonsilla & Porterstown Heritage Society. Tues, 3rd Jun 5.30-7.30pm 📧 email: [email protected] Thanks to Fingal County Council for your support. #irishfamineway #famineway

famineway's tweet image. Our Roadshow Continues….

Next stop is Blanchardstown. Joined by Christine Moore Clonsilla &amp; Porterstown Heritage Society.

Tues, 3rd Jun 5.30-7.30pm

📧 email: nationalfaminewayroadshow@gmail.com

Thanks to Fingal County Council for your support.

#irishfamineway #famineway

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National Famine Way@famineway · May 11

National Famine Way™ Roadshow is on tour from 19th May. Commencing in @strokestownpark and held seven locations along trail. Featuring talks, presentations by leading famine historians 📧[email protected] to register. nationalfamineway.ie/roadshow #IrishFamineWay

famineway's tweet image. National Famine Way™ Roadshow is on tour from 19th May. Commencing in @strokestownpark and held seven locations along trail. Featuring talks, presentations by leading famine historians

📧nationalfamineway@gmail.com to register.

nationalfamineway.ie/roadshow
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National Famine Museum | Strokestown Park@strokestownpark · May 6

📢 We’re hiring Join us at the National Famine Museum | Strokestown Park as a Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Manager on the National Famine Way. 📍 Location: Strokestown, Co. Roscommon 💼 Position: Full-Time Apply Now - jobs.ie/job/communicat…

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National Famine Way@famineway · May 6

Congratulations Gregory 👏 Gregory cycled the National Famine Way (165km) on his 1960 Vintage Raleigh Bike in aid of 'Help Our Homeless 🚲 Over 3 days Gregory cycled from Strokestown Park to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum idonate.ie/event/CharityC…

famineway's tweet image. Congratulations Gregory 👏

Gregory cycled the National Famine Way (165km) on his 1960 Vintage Raleigh Bike in aid of 'Help Our Homeless 🚲

Over 3 days Gregory cycled from Strokestown Park to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

idonate.ie/event/CharityC…

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National Famine Museum | Strokestown Park@strokestownpark · Apr 29

In Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield: The Abolitionist “Black Swan”, Christine Kinealy shares the story of Elizabeth. Born into slavery, Elizabeth became a singing sensation in Famine era Ireland & broke down barriers wherever she sang. 👉youtu.be/Y1SFTTOicUA

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Safe Home Ireland@Safehomeireland · Dec 12

‼️What a day for Safe Home Ireland and what a way to end 2024‼️ Heartfelt thank you to Jim Callery of @famineway for the incredible donation from his fundraising walk (165km) to mark his 90th birthday in October 2024 #FamineWay #Missing1490

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National Famine Way@famineway · Dec 12

Jim Callery Celebrates 90th Birthday with an Amazing Achievement! 🥳👏 Jim walked 165km along trail raising an incredible €165,200 for 4 charities Capuchin Day Centre, New Horizons Refugee & Asylum Seeker Support Group, Safe Home Ireland, Schools of Sanctuary. #FamineWay

famineway's tweet image. Jim Callery Celebrates 90th Birthday with an Amazing Achievement! 🥳👏

Jim walked 165km along trail raising an incredible €165,200 for 4 charities Capuchin Day Centre, New Horizons Refugee &amp; Asylum Seeker Support Group, Safe Home Ireland, Schools of Sanctuary. #FamineWay

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Ambassador John Concannon@IrlAmbCanada · Oct 15

A very special day! I was delighted to present my credentials to the Governor General of Canada, HE Mary Simon @GGCanada in Rideau Hall, Ottawa. It is an honour to be Irelands new Ambassador to Canada, representing 🇮🇪 in 🇨🇦.

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Virgin Media News@VirginMediaNews · Oct 15

Jim Callery from Roscommon has successfully completed the 165-kilometre National Famine Way, marking the achievement to coincide with his milestone birthday. For more, watch #VMNews at play.virginmediatelevision.ie #NationalFamineWay #JimCallery | @PaulQuinnNews

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RTÉ News@rtenews · Oct 15

A Co Roscommon man has marked his 90th birthday by completing a 165km fundraising walk along the National Famine Way. Jim Callery set out from Strokestown Park on 25 September and arrived in Dublin today. He has raised more than €50,000 for charities working with immigrants.

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Liverpool Irish Festival@LivIrishFest · Oct 15

📬👣iscover Postcards from a Pilgrimage at Northern Lights (5 Mann St L8 5AF) 8:30am-3pm daily 'til Fri 15 Nov. Follow the journey of bronze shoes from @strokestownpark to @stlukesboc through a series of postcards. Free! ❤️📍#Liverpool #FamineTrail @JohnnieMaguire @HeritageFundUK

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National Famine Way@famineway · Oct 15

Happy 90th birthday Jim 🥳 A fantastic achievement arriving into Dublin today, to a warm welcome by family and friends at Famine Sculptures. Well done Jim Callery after walking all 165km of the National Famine Way from @strokestownpark 165km | 6 Counties | 18 Days #famineway

famineway's tweet image. Happy 90th birthday Jim 🥳

A fantastic achievement arriving into Dublin today, to a warm welcome by family and friends at Famine Sculptures. Well done Jim Callery after walking all 165km of the National Famine Way from @strokestownpark

165km | 6 Counties | 18 Days
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Irish Heritage Trust@IrHeritageTrust · Oct 15

Happy Birthday Jim Callery! What an amazing achievement to walk the entire @famineway at 90 years young - you are an inspiration! Congratulations and here's to many more incredible achievements. #FamineWay #Missing1490

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Roscommon Herald@RoscommonHerald · Oct 15

Founder of the National Famine Museum, Jim Callery is set to complete his charity walk of the National Famine Way today roscommonherald.ie/news/jims-epic…

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