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Famine Memorial

Famine Memorial, a historic site in Ireland
Famine Memorial, a historic site in IrelandWilliam Murphy from Dublin, Ireland · CC BY-SA 2.0
Famine Memorial, a historic site in Ireland
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Famine Memorial, a historic site in Ireland
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Famine Memorial, a historic site in Ireland
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Famine Memorial, a historic site in Ireland
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Famine Memorial, a historic site in Ireland
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Famine Memorial is a historic site, at a modelled elevation of 7 m. Kippure stands 757 m to the south-southwest, 12 miles off. The nearest named place is 17 October UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, a historic site less than a tenth of a mile away.

The Famine Memorial, situated on the approach to Dublin port is a very poignant reminder of the number of Irish people that were forced to emigrate during famine times.

About

The story

The Famine Memorial, officially titled Famine, is a memorial in Dublin, Ireland made by Rowan Gillespie. The memorial, which stands on Customs House Quay, is in remembrance of the Great Famine (1845–1852), which saw the population of the country halved through death and emigration. The installation consists of six tall bronze figures that are depicted in harrowing states of despair. They are depicted as walking towards a ship at the docks, carrying the little they had.

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Wikidata Q97357279, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.

The record

What the record says

Built
1997
Material
bronze
Visiting

What to expect

Step-free access
Yes
Getting there

How to reach it

Driving directionsPlan a drive around it
Coordinates53.34804, -6.25006
Around it

Named places within 25 miles

Historic sites
Artworks
Attractions
Parks
  • Elizabeth O'Farrell Park: 0.1 mi
  • Liberty Park: 0.3 mi
  • James Joyce Park: 0.4 mi
  • Luke Kelly Park: 0.4 mi
  • Diamond Park: 0.4 mi
Gardens
  • Botany Square: 0.3 mi
  • Physiology Square: 0.3 mi
  • Rose Garden: 0.4 mi
  • Chemistry Garden: 0.4 mi
  • Provost's Garden: 0.5 mi
Springs
Peaks
Museums: 55
Beaches: 29
Nature reserves: 21
Cliffs: 12
Waterfalls: 8
Picnic sites: 6
  • Toni's: 2.7 mi
  • Hawk Cliff: 8.3 mi
  • Picnic Area: 13.1 mi
  • Rathbeggan Lakes Angling Centre: 13.5 mi
  • BBQ Area: 16.6 mi
On the horizon

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 14.7 miles of Famine Memorial. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
KippureSSW 196°757 m12.2 mi
SeefinganSSW 206°722.9 m11.9 mi
War HillS 181°684.8 m14.4 mi
SeahanSSW 211°647.3 m10.6 mi
TonduffS 183°642 m12.9 mi
SeefinSSW 208°620.6 m12.7 mi
Corrig MountainSSW 208°617.1 m10.5 mi
Tonduff East TopS 180°593 m13.3 mi
Conditions

When to go

Light through the year

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox06:2917:5218:38
June solstice04:5721:0021:58
September equinox07:1118:4019:26
December solstice08:3915:0116:09

Local time (Europe/Dublin).

Sources

Where this comes from

Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.

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OpenStreetMap element way/666422768

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