Boston Irish Famine Memorial

03/17/2026

The generation of the 1840s overcame hardship, sickness, heartache + prejudice when they arrived in , but they eventually flourished. Never forget where you come from. https://irishboston.org/?

01/11/2026

Did you know has 10 memorials to the 19th century ? These markers tell a compelling story of suffering + upheaval, exodus + immigration + ultimately triumph over tragedy. They represent an inspiring chapter of American history. https://irishboston.org/2024/ten-irish-famine-memorials-in-new-england/ Irish Heritage Trail
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11/07/2025

The town of has a beautiful memorial to the victims of the 19th century. The memorial is located at St. Mary's Cemetery, which also has a famous Irish Round Tower, built in 1895. Read more about Irish Famine memorials in New England. https://irishboston.org/2024/ten-irish-famine-memorials-in-new-england/ Irish Heritage Trail Milford, MA Patch

10/18/2025

President of Mary McAleese visited Boston's Irish Famine Memorial on Friday, October 16, 1998, joining the memorial's Chairman Thomas J. Flatley, local public officials + leaders from Boston's Irish community. A children's choir from St. Mary of the Hills grade school in sang at the event. Embassy & Consulates of Ireland USA President of Ireland / Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D. Higgins U.S. Embassy Dublin Irish Heritage Trail

On October 16, 1998, Ireland's President Mary McAleese Visited Boston's Irish Famine Memorial Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps - October 16, 2022 Photo: President McAleese and Tom Flatley Receive flowers from School Children at Famine MemorialIreland's President Mary McAleese visited B...

10/15/2025

The Boston Irish Famine Memorial in Downtown Crossing looks colorful this month, thanks to autumn plantings by Downtown Boston. The memorial was unveiled in 1998 to honor the Irish famine generation of the 1840s, who came here to escape hunger, hardship and oppression. The memorial is along Boston's Irish Heritage Trail
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10/04/2025

In 1847 the Native American tribe send aid to those starving from the . The Irish never forgot that kindness.

08/22/2025

The next time you're in , visit the Irish Famine Memorial at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Suffolk Street. Read more about the here. https://irishboston.org/2024/a-selection-of-irish-landmarks-in-lowell-massachusetts/
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05/24/2025

Take a trip to Deer Island in Boston Harbor to see the Celtic Cross honoring the victims of the Irish Famine who are buried on the island. https://irishboston.org/event/deer-island_2025/

On Saturday, June 7 at 11am, the Irish Pastoral Centre Boston + AOH Plymouth hold the annual Memorial Mass at in , where hundreds of Irish immigrants are buried after fleeing the of the 1840s. https://irishboston.org/event/deer-island_2025/ Ancient Order of Hibernians in AmericaMWRA Advisory Board Archdiocese of Boston The Boston Pilot Meet Boston Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park Boston Harbor Now The Irish Echo Boston Irish Famine Memorial National Famine Way South Shore Irish Heritage Trail Irish Heritage Trail

03/20/2025

The Boston Irish Heritage Trail extends about three miles from the Rose Kennedy Garden at Christopher Columbus Park to Fenway Park. Created more than 30 years ago by Michael Quinlin, it honors the Irish heritage of Bostonians ranging from artists and political figures to lesser-known individuals in