Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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rubylass
cork155 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
Really enjoyable trip the The Dunbrody Famine Ship. We booked online and found it great value for money for a family of 4. The staff were very friendly and our tour guide Theresa was very informative and really gave a great idea of the hardships on board the ship during famine times. During the tour, we were introduced to 2 actors playing the roles of a poor steerage passenger and another, first class passenger and they gave detailed accounts of what it was like to be on the ship at the time. The kids loved these as did myself and my husband. Once the tour was over, we were allowed walk around the ship on our own. Overall this was a 5 star visit.
Written February 27, 2022
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crayolabird
Savage, MD608 contributions
Apr 2022
I visited this site with my sons, ages 16, 9 and 9. We purchased tickets online ahead of time and it worked out great. Most of the time you spend here is in a guided tour format, you do watch a video inside and then head out to the ship. You walk all around with your guide and then there is a portion where costumed interpreters teach you about what life was like both for those in steerage and in first class. The actors were SO good, they had my kids riveted! We learned so much! Both our guide and the actors were VERY good with my boys as well as another boy their age that was on the tour with us - I'm so glad I didn't hesitate to take them. This was educational but interesting and when the tour was over, we got to explore around the shop for as long as we liked.
We TRULY enjoyed this experience! So glad we came. The shop was great too, got many treasures to take back to the State with us :)
We TRULY enjoyed this experience! So glad we came. The shop was great too, got many treasures to take back to the State with us :)
Written July 12, 2022
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Lynn C
Belfast, UK105 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Being Northern Irish, I already knew a fair bit about the famine years and ‘The Great Hunger’ as the Irish call it but I had never been on a famine ship such as The Dunbroady.
The tour starts off in the building with a tour guide and takes you through as if your were a passenger boarding the ship. There’s a short film then you go to the ship. The tour guide was very engaging and the whole thing was an education from start to finish. You go below decks and the tour continues. There was a chap on our tour in a wheel chair and a lift was used so if you have mobility issues, don’t worry - they can accommodate you.
Once below there are ‘actors’ playing actual passengers who sailed on The Dunbroady. They were excellent so be prepared to interact and be asked questions! Kids would love this tour as well. Gives a glimpse into how hard life was for the folk who sailed on the ships for 6 weeks and were below decks for 23.5 hours a day. The Captain of The Dunbroady was very forward thinking & compassionate in how he treated his passengers so not many died in all the trips the ship made.
Highly recommend this to you. Nice cafe & gift shop too. Park in the carpark right by the ship. The Emigrant Flame sculpture is right there too as is the Kennedy Memorial. Walk across the road to the town and try The Cracked Teapot cafe for great food or O’Briens Sandwich Shop. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The tour starts off in the building with a tour guide and takes you through as if your were a passenger boarding the ship. There’s a short film then you go to the ship. The tour guide was very engaging and the whole thing was an education from start to finish. You go below decks and the tour continues. There was a chap on our tour in a wheel chair and a lift was used so if you have mobility issues, don’t worry - they can accommodate you.
Once below there are ‘actors’ playing actual passengers who sailed on The Dunbroady. They were excellent so be prepared to interact and be asked questions! Kids would love this tour as well. Gives a glimpse into how hard life was for the folk who sailed on the ships for 6 weeks and were below decks for 23.5 hours a day. The Captain of The Dunbroady was very forward thinking & compassionate in how he treated his passengers so not many died in all the trips the ship made.
Highly recommend this to you. Nice cafe & gift shop too. Park in the carpark right by the ship. The Emigrant Flame sculpture is right there too as is the Kennedy Memorial. Walk across the road to the town and try The Cracked Teapot cafe for great food or O’Briens Sandwich Shop. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Written July 18, 2022
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Sophie
Düsseldorf, Germany5 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
In approximately 1 hour we had a great overwiev of the Irish history during the time of the Famine and how these ships played a role in it. The replica is really well made and gives a better impression of how it was to travel with this ship back in the 19th century. Our tour guide (Jason) was really fun, he made it very entertaining but we learned something at the same time. In the end we had enough time to take some pictures which is definitely a positive point.
Written December 1, 2021
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Charles
46 contributions
May 2022
We are so pleased to have visited the Drumbrody Famine Ship Experience. We had a very knowledgeable guide and learnt so much about the plight of the people years ago and their efforts to seek a better life away from Ireland. After a tour of the upper deck our guide took us below and we saw the re-created living conditions on board. Costumed "actors" appeared and spoke about their life on the ship and their hopes for the future. They interacted with the tour group, as did our guide, and the whole experience was unique. Something not to be missed!
Written July 14, 2022
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J S
3 contributions
Feb 2022
Crewmate Jason and his newest deckhand Owen provided us a wonderful experience about the lives and history of the Dunbrody Famine Ship and local area. We were also treated to a fabulous theatrical performance by another colleague showcasing the attitudes of the first class passenger. Being the off season, we finished off by being given the run of the ship to ourselves and took the obligatory turn sailing the ship and shouting "land ahoy". Great way to spend an hour or so, meet some interesting locals and learn about the local area both past and present.
Written February 18, 2022
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Amanda
3 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
If you ever feel sorry for yourself you should visit an exhibition like this to see what a terrible experience these poor people had. The tour, which included an introductory video, a guided tour of the ship and an actor playing the part of a passenger was really though provoking. Thanks to our knowledgeable guide Des, and also for recommending that we visit the Hook lighthouse and use the Ballyhack ferry to Waterford. Both were excellent.
Written May 5, 2022
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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 January 21, 2023
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland8,611 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
I thoroughly enjoyed my tour of the Dunbrody. Its a fantastic reconstruction and the guide was fascinating.
The tour begins in the interpretive centre where you are shown a short film about emigration during the famine and conditions on board ship. The guide continues the tour aboard the ship itself before leaving you to look around for yourself.
The captains and officers quarters are reconstructed, as are first class and steerage. They have model food and all sorts of props from slop buckets to sacks of grain!
On deck you can ring the ship's bell and turn the wheel. Great views of the whole ship bd the river from the Keel and the bow.
The tour finished back inside the interpretive centre where I especially liked the info and short film on Savannah, Georgia where the New Ross coffin shops mainly went.
I felt that the one thing I'd have liked is more info panels on board thd ship and perhaps more interactive displays in the centre. But on the whole its a fantastic experience one I'd highly recommend.
The tour begins in the interpretive centre where you are shown a short film about emigration during the famine and conditions on board ship. The guide continues the tour aboard the ship itself before leaving you to look around for yourself.
The captains and officers quarters are reconstructed, as are first class and steerage. They have model food and all sorts of props from slop buckets to sacks of grain!
On deck you can ring the ship's bell and turn the wheel. Great views of the whole ship bd the river from the Keel and the bow.
The tour finished back inside the interpretive centre where I especially liked the info and short film on Savannah, Georgia where the New Ross coffin shops mainly went.
I felt that the one thing I'd have liked is more info panels on board thd ship and perhaps more interactive displays in the centre. But on the whole its a fantastic experience one I'd highly recommend.
Written October 27, 2021
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Mominct24
Stamford212 contributions
Feb 2022
This was our first museum in our week-long trip to Ireland and it did not disappoint. There was a new trainee who did a great job answering questions and showing us the displays. We loved the characters on the ship and they stayed in character when we got to the gift shop! Our teens got a much better sense of the tragedy which helped frame the lens for the rest of our trip.
Written March 4, 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!
Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience (New Ross) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience
- Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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