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Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, New Ross

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Learn about life aboard a 1840s Irish emigrant vessel at Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience. Climb onto this replica ship, head to the quayside of New Ross, and see the departure exhibit, which takes your through a scene of famine emigration. Costumed performers bring the experience to life while you move through the tour that finishes at the Arrivals Hall. This exhibit outlines what it was like to arrive and begin a new life in North America; visitors of all ages will enjoy learning about the journey. Be sure to visit the site's Irish America Hall of Fame. Plan to see Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience and other attractions that appeal to you using our New Ross travel route planner.
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Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience reviews

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  • Lovely views from cafe, food and service was really good. Tour was interesting and made fun for kids and we enjoyed the walk along the boardwalk outside. Would recommend 
    Lovely views from cafe, food and service was really good. Tour was interesting and made fun for kids and we enjoyed the walk along the boardwalk outside. Would recommend  more »
  • Really excellent. An amazing and realistic look at the journey across the Atlantic during famine times. The boat is real and built exactly as the original. The pre boarding experience is excellent... 
    Really excellent. An amazing and realistic look at the journey across the Atlantic during famine times. The boat is real and built exactly as the original. The pre boarding experience is excellent...  more »
  • Very educational and was interesting, the ship was very well made and the staff are friendly. The gift shop had a wide variety of items. 
    Very educational and was interesting, the ship was very well made and the staff are friendly. The gift shop had a wide variety of items.  more »
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  • I highly recommend visiting this exhibition to anybody. They do a great job portraying the life of the Irish that left during the famine. Many people ended up in America, And came on ships similar to this. They even have one of their Team members dress up as one of the original ship passengers to come down to meet you on the boat. Do not miss the opportunity to experience this for yourself if you are in the area
  • Very enjoyable visit with the family. Tour guide brought one back to times on board the famine ship and the actor provided a living experience. Plenty to see and learn for both young and old. All staff very friendly and welcoming. Good food in the restaurant afterwards. Highly recommended!
  • One of the most interesting places l've been to in a long time. Definitely recommend the guides tour. Very informative & certainly made you think of what people on board had to endure. Plus live characters telling you what they have to endure.
  • Way beyond what I was expecting. The tour guide was very interactive and there were a couple of actresses that do an amazing job. The performances weren't cringy at all and we actually enjoyed them a lot and had a good laugh at the same time as adding depth to the story the exhibition wants to tell. I certainly recommend it, especially on a big group, with the family, or even with friends.
  • A great experience! Jim was a very good informative tour guide. He brought the realities of the ship to life. The two ladies who re-enacted a conversation between a passenger in steerage and an upper-class passenger were excellent. They included the tour customers and one of the children in their show (it's very child friendly!) and everyone enjoyed it.

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