National Famine Memorial

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 12.8℃ to 14℃ with wind speed 7.3 m/sec (W)

Wednesday, Oct 04 cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 13.3℃ to 13.6℃ with wind speed 8 m/sec (SW)

Thursday, Oct 05 rain

Expect a temp in the range 13.6℃ to 14℃ with wind speed 4.6 m/sec (SW)

Friday, Oct 06 rain

Expect a temp in the range 15.9℃ to 16.4℃ with wind speed 6.1 m/sec (SSW)

Saturday, Oct 07

Expect a temp in the range 16.7℃ to 17.5℃ with wind speed 7.3 m/sec (S)

Sunday, Oct 08 rain

Expect a temp in the range 15.4℃ to 16℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (S)

Monday, Oct 09

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Expect a temp in the range 10.1℃ to 11℃ with wind speed 5.5 m/sec (W)

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

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