National Famine Way -- waypoint markers

24/5/2019

The first pair of National Famine Way bronze shoes was installed outside Strokestown Park today - just in time for this years commemorative Famine Walk.

There are 30 more shoes installed on the route between Strokestown and Dublin.

This evening the commemoration events begin with a Canadian Wake event in the Percy French Hotel in Strokestown. 8pm and all are welcome to attend.

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