Replicas of Boston Famine Memorial
Twin replicas of sculptures designed by Robert Shure and located in the 6,000 sq. ft. Memorial Park on Boston's Freedom Trail, unveiled 28th June 1998.
One sculpture represent the tragic loss and displacement suffered by Irish emigrants escaping from the devastation of Famine stricken Ireland while its twin demonstrates the achievement of a new life and new opportunities in America.
The organizing committee responsible for the Famine Memorial was chaired by Mr. Tom Flatley, formerly of this parish who donated the replicas to the Museum.
Kiltimagh Railway Museum
Kiltimagh
County Mayo
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Sneak Peek
Some interesting items can be viewed here
- Abacus Ball-frame
- Apron
- Barber's Pole and Chair
- Bedspread or Quilt
- Bicycle Permit
- Clay Pipe
- Copying Press
- Cosmetics
- Doll
- Farming Implements
- Gas Lamp
- Gas Meter
- Gold medal
- Life Jacket
- Model Locomotive
- Locked draws
- Glass Case
- Olympic Crest 1924
- Police hat and badge
- Pottery Hot Water Bottle
- Ration Book
- Replicas of Boston Famine Memorial
- Scales
- Scales for eggs
- School Clock
- Sculpture of the Station Master
- Sketch of Raftery
- Staff Key
- Sundial
- Sword
- Wooden Trap
- Wooden Cradle