Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
4.5
09:00 - 18:00
Monday
09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:00 - 18:00
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Teresa M
Ireland2 contributions
Jun 2023
really enjoyed the tour and experience. Its well done and definitely worth the price.
Its very interesting and lovely to be able to walk around the ship and see how people travelled to the US and Canada during famine times.
Its very interesting and lovely to be able to walk around the ship and see how people travelled to the US and Canada during famine times.
Written 7 June 2023
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Richard K
Penarth, UK65 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
The tour was really interesting and loved meeting the two characters on board the ship. Was amazed at the conditions they travelled in and loved the attention to detail in bringing the experience to life. We were given boarding passes on entry and I found my bunk in the steerage area (at least I was top bunk). It’s a shame there was no water so we couldn’t have a coffee after although it does few hard to make this comment given people years before only had dried bread. Jack our guide was knowledgeable and gave good insight. Would recommend.
Written 23 April 2023
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Gerard
Villeneuve-Loubet, France57 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
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 too. Overall a top class attraction and a must if you are in the area. I suggest you book ahead. Nice cafe and shop too.
Written 19 February 2023
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Brandon
Dublin, Ireland1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Family
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.
Written 15 February 2023
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Anthony B
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
An absolutely great experience for all the family . Really educational and a great look into the history of our small country.Jason was a great guide and good craic aswell
Written 5 February 2023
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Owen
Carmel, NY4 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
The museum is super well organized and the tour guides are full of enthusiasm. They tell you the history of the ship without boring you with needless detail and encourage participation. The ship at harbor is a full replica of the original and you get to walk all over it. The gift shop is cute and well-priced and the café upstairs has some amazing seafood as well!
Written 21 January 2023
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katie carlson
Warsaw, NY3 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
This was an amazing experience! Step into an amazing replica of the Dunnbrody Famine ship and learn what life was like for its passengers.
Written 18 January 2023
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Tom_JackAttack
Dublin, Ireland202 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Jason was a brilliant host. He really got people engaged and had a great sense of humour. We all enjoyed it and would recommend the tour.
Written 2 January 2023
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Vivian L
Wexford, Ireland5 contributions
Nov 2022
Really enjoyable experience. Brought 3 visitors with me. Very friendly welcome and a most enjoyable and educational tour. Suitable for all ages. Would definitely recommend it.
Lovely cafe as well.
Lovely cafe as well.
Written 8 November 2022
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Noeleen F
San Francisco, CA8 contributions
Sep 2022
If you have ever wondered what it might be like try to escape poverty and hunger you should visit this. The tour guide was wonderful the realism of being on the ship is something you and your children should see. Yes it is about the Irish and the potato famine but........it can work to educate about those people in today's world facing dire circumstances in their homelands.
The entire facility is amazing.
The entire facility is amazing.
Written 3 October 2022
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maisiemoo26
Gloucestershire, UK10 contributions
How much is an adult ticket?
Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience Rep
New Ross, Ireland1 contribution
An Adult ticket is €11 we also have concessions if you are a senior
Billie M
Gorey, Ireland17 contributions
Do you allow free entry for Carers?
Paul C
Greystones, Ireland45 contributions
Dunbrody Famine Ship experience replied as below. Hope this helps.
"Our adult admission rate for a visit to the Dunbrody Famine Ship is €10.00 per person but we do offer a discounted rate of €7.00 per person for a visitor and their accompanying carer. "
Cheers.
dlemch
Lebanon, PA13 contributions
Would it be possible to travel from Killarney to New Ross by train? Would we be able to walk to the attractions?
Roccowex
Wexford, Ireland15 contributions
Sorry guys - only seeing your question now - Bus Eirean Expressway bus would be a better option from Killarney to New Ross - the train journey is rather convoluted & would involve several changes. Walking to the Dunbrody Famine Ship & the adjacent JFK memorial is fine as they are both on the river Quay close to each other. However, the JFK Homestead is a few miles outside New Ross & would require car/taxi transport. Apologies for the delay in replying.
MaryAnn208
Charlottetown, Canada12 contributions
I'm very interested in locating some of my ancestors by the name of Doran who left New Ross for Canada in 1820-25?
Probably on such a ship in steerage. Any idea whom to contact to ask some questions in new Ross?
Thanks,
Lorraine o
County Wexford, Ireland103 contributions
Contact the SS Dunbrody attraction, they have a genealogy resources onsite, plus they hold passenger lists for many of the people that traveled from the port. They will also be able to put you in touch with local genealogists. They name Doran is fairly common thought not too common so I don't think you'll have too much trouble finding more information !
jpmcg186605
Dublin, Ireland6 contributions
If we agree to carry our small dog at all times,can we all get onto the famine ship
sweety1960
Kilkenny, Ireland97 contributions
Yes I rang them that would be fine to bring dog
Kipbayrust
Nashville, TN9 contributions
How long was the tour? Thanks
Susan
Galway, Ireland36 contributions
It was approx an hour with the guide, video and short performance on the ship and then staying on board to take photos. You can view the reading material in the museum at your own pace.
mbweech
Salt Lake City, UT1 contribution
Are you aware of any day trip providers who can pick me up, take me to the ship and return me to Dublin?
SouthWalesTeapot
Chester, UK146 contributions
none that I know of.
mbweech
Salt Lake City, UT1 contribution
Can I hire a day tour from my hotel in Dublin? I'd like to spend at least three hours at New Ross before being taken back to Dublin.
maryjanejoy
Clinton, NY61 contributions
hmm....I would think this would be accessible through one of the tour operators, i.e., Hammond Tours, for a day trip, they seem to be quite accommodating, their number is 866-486-8772 - hope this is helpful!
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DUNBRODY FAMINE SHIP EXPERIENCE (New Ross) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience is open:
- Sun - Sat 09:00 - 18:00
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