🎙️ Craic on the Coast – Episode 8: “Walking Memory: The Story Behind the National Famine Way”

In this powerful episode of Craic on the Coast, host Michael Schilling welcomes Caroilin Callery, founder and driving force behind the National Famine Way in Ireland. From its origins in the haunting records of Strokestown Park to its emergence as a 100-mile commemorative trail—and now its expansion into a Global Famine Way—we explore the emotional, historical, and logistical journey that brought this vision to life.

Caroilin shares how the footsteps of 1,490 evicted tenants from Roscommon to Dublin in 1847 became a living monument to resilience, remembrance, and global connection. With a recent unveiling in Canada and plans stretching across the Irish diaspora, the story of the Famine Walk continues to grow.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about historical memory, international solidarity, and the power of walking in the footsteps of those who came before us.

Sláinte, and let the walk continue.

🔗 Show Notes & Links

• National Famine Way Website:
  https://www.nationalfamineway.ie

• Strokestown Park – Irish National Famine Museum:
  https://strokestownpark.ie

• Follow the National Famine Way on Social Media:
  Facebook: facebook.com/nationalfamineway
  Instagram: @nationalfamineway
  Twitter/X: @famineway

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