National Famine Way Full Walk Registration 

Throughout the walk, you will also experience: 

  • Short history talks at key locations, offering insight into the story of the 1,490  

  • Opportunities for engagement with communities along the route 

  • Informal evening gathering points at selected locations, with music and shared reflection 

The experience includes a Canadian Wake ceremony at the National Famine Museum in Strokestown at the beginning of the walk, and a simple completion ceremony at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin, symbolically linking departure and arrival. 

Optional additional experiences (at extra cost) may include: 
Visits to Corlea Trackway, a traditional famine soup and maize bread experience at Cloughan Farm & Cookery School, the Hill of Uisneach, and the Carn Famine Village. 

Please note: 
Accommodation, luggage transfers, transport, and any additional services are not included in registration. These can be arranged independently or through a tour operator, which we strongly recommend. 

Packs will be available for collection at the Canadian Wake in Strokestown on 16th May. 

 

Walk in the footsteps of the 1,490,  a shared and reflective journey across the National Famine Way. 

What Happens Next

  • A detailed schedule and route information will be shared with you in advance of the walk
  • You will be added to a WhatsApp group closer to the start date for updates and communication
  • We will send a follow-up email with details of optional additional experiences that may be available during the walk.

Pack Collection

Your Remembrance Walk Pack will be collected in person at the Canadian Wake at the National Famine Museum, Strokestown. 
Date: 16th May 2026
Location: National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park 
Further details on timings will follow.

Before You Arrive

Please ensure that:

  • Your accommodation and luggage transfers are arranged in advance 
  • You are prepared to walk distances of 18–25km per day
  • You have appropriate footwear and weather-ready clothing

Please note that accommodation, luggage transfers, transport, and any additional services are not included in registration.
These can be arranged independently or through a tour operator, which we strongly recommend.

Staying Connected

Communication during the walk will take place via WhatsApp. If you opted in, you will be added to the group in advance. Important Reminder This is a commemorative walking experience, not a guided tour Participants are responsible for their own safety and preparedness All participants must be registered with the National Famine Way Questions

Our FAQs cover many common queries: 👉 [Link to FAQs]
If you need anything further, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at info@nationalfamineway.ie

Strokestown Park and The Irish National Famine Museum - Strokestown, Vesnoy, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, Ireland

Inclusions

Your Remembrance Walk Pack includes: 

  • Official participation in the National Famine Way Remembrance Walk, including the opening and closing events 

  • Official National Famine Way Passport Pack, including interpretative materials  

  • Commemorative T-shirt and cap  

  • Entry to the National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park, where the journey begins  

  • National Famine Way lapel brooch as a keepsake  

  • Accommodation list to assist with planning along the route  

  • Event coordination  

  • Daily support (9:00am–5:00pm)