Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
The Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience in New Ross, County Wexford, offers an immersive journey into Ireland's 19th-century emigration history. Visitors embark on a guided tour that begins at the historic William Graves ticket office, continues aboard a meticulously recreated 1840s emigrant vessel, and concludes in the "New World" exhibit, highlighting the challenges and contributions of Irish emigrants.
What can I expect
- Authentic 1840s Emigrant Vessel
- Guided Tour with Costumed Performers
- Interactive Exhibits
- Irish America Hall of Fame
- Visitor Amenities
The Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience offers a powerful and moving journey into one of the most significant chapters of Irish history — the mass emigration during the Great Famine in the mid-1800s. When you visit, you start at the original William Graves ticket office, where emigrants once bought their passage to a new life abroad. From there, you board a carefully reconstructed famine-era emigrant ship, often called a “coffin ship” due to the perilous and cramped conditions passengers endured on the Atlantic crossing.
The tour is brought to life by costumed guides who portray real emigrants, sharing their personal stories and hardships. As you walk through the ship, you get a vivid sense of the cramped quarters, poor sanitation, and struggles faced during the voyage. After disembarking, the experience continues with exhibits detailing life in Ireland before and after emigration, as well as the impact Irish emigrants had in their new homes, especially in America.
Accessibility Information
The Dunbrody tour is completely accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
It’s welcoming for families and also allows pets.
