Twinning of The Gathering of Stones with the Dunbrody Famine Ship and The Emigrant Flame in New Ross
We are delighted to announced that The Gathering of Stones monument has been twinned with the Dunbrody Famine Ship and The Emigrant Flame in New Ross, Co. Wexford. The Dunbrody Famine Ship experience is one of the premier tourist attractions in the South East of Ireland. Centred on an authentic reproduction of an 1840’s emigrant vessel, it provides a world-class interpretation of the famine emigrant experience. Incorporating guided tour, costumed performers and themed exhibitions of the highest quality, ‘The Dunbrody’ provides a unique insight into the bravery and fortitude with which Irish people faced up to a desperate situation. The original Dunbrody was built in 1845 in Quebec. She was
Construction has begun on the Stones of Éire monument in Donegal. While carvers all around Ireland work on their carvings, DSWAI members from the Donegal branch work on the rest of the monument. The finished Stones of Éire monument will be revealed during the Tír Ċonaill Stone Festival 17th - 19th June 2016. Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal.
