National Famine Memorial Info

The National Famine Memorial is a bronze monument in Murrisk to commemorate the millions who perished in the Great Famine. Created by John Behan, the dramatic sculpture depicts a “Coffin Ship” with skeleton bodies in the rigging, where the term “Coffin Ship” was used to describe the ships which left Irish shores horrendously overcrowded with emigrants fleeing the famine. The dire and unhygenic conditions on board ensured that many did not reach their destination.

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National Famine Memorial 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 7℃ to 11.9℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (NNW)

Saturday, Apr 20

Expect a temp in the range 4.1℃ to 5.4℃ with wind speed 2.3 m/sec (NE)

Sunday, Apr 21

Expect a temp in the range 4.9℃ to 7.8℃ with wind speed 1 m/sec (SW)

Monday, Apr 22

Expect a temp in the range 6.4℃ to 7.5℃ with wind speed 2.1 m/sec (NE)

Tuesday, Apr 23

Expect a temp in the range 7.9℃ to 8.3℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (NNW)

Wednesday, Apr 24

Expect a temp in the range 7.6℃ to 8.7℃ with wind speed 2.2 m/sec (WNW)

Thursday, Apr 25

Expect a temp in the range 8.8℃ to 9.7℃ with wind speed 4 m/sec (WSW)

Our West Mayo weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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National Famine Memorial

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National Famine Memorial 7 Day Weather Forecast

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