National Famine Way Remembrance Walk – Terms & Conditions
1. Registration
All participants must be registered with the National Famine Way Remembrance Walk. Registration may be completed directly or arranged through an approved tour operator.
2. Nature of the Event
The Remembrance Walk is a structured and commemorative walking experience. It is not a guided tour. While coordination and support are provided, participants are responsible for navigating the route and managing their own daily arrangements.
Support provided is limited to event coordination and communication and does not include supervision, guiding, or emergency response.
Participants acknowledge that this is a multi-day walking event covering long distances and that conditions may vary.
3. Acknowledgement of Risk
Participants understand and accept that taking part in the walk involves inherent risks, including but not limited to physical exertion, fatigue, uneven terrain, weather conditions, and potential injury.
By registering, participants confirm that they are medically fit and adequately prepared to undertake the walk.
4. Personal Responsibility
Participants take part entirely at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety, wellbeing, and preparedness throughout the event. This includes appropriate clothing, footwear, food, hydration, and route planning.
Participants are responsible for following the designated route using the materials provided and for exercising reasonable care at all times.
5. Medical Information
Any medical information provided will be used only in the event of an emergency and may be shared with emergency services where necessary.
Participants are responsible for carrying any required medication and managing their own health needs during the walk.
6. Accommodation, Transport & Third-Party Services
Accommodation, luggage transfers, transport, and any additional services are not included in registration unless explicitly stated.
Where participants choose to engage third-party providers (including those suggested or listed), this is done entirely at their own risk. The National Famine Way does not control, operate, or accept responsibility for the acts, omissions, or services of third parties.
7. Insurance
Participants are responsible for arranging their own appropriate insurance cover, including medical, travel, and personal liability insurance where required.
8. Changes to Programme
Elements of the programme may change due to weather, safety considerations, or circumstances outside of our control.
While every effort will be made to communicate updates, participants are responsible for ensuring they receive and review communications issued via email and/or WhatsApp.
9. Force Majeure
The organisers shall not be held liable for any delay, alteration, or cancellation of the event due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to severe weather, public health issues, transport disruption, or government restrictions.
10. Cancellation & Refunds
Registration fees are non-refundable, except where the event is cancelled by the organisers, in which case a refund or alternative arrangement will be offered.
Registrations may be transferred to another participant up to a specified date, subject to approval.
11. Photography & Media
Photography and video recording may take place during the event. Participants will be asked to indicate their consent at registration, and preferences will be respected.
12. Communication
Important updates will be shared via email and/or WhatsApp. Participants are responsible for ensuring their contact details are accurate and monitored in advance of and during the event.
13. Code of Conduct
Participants are expected to behave respectfully towards fellow walkers, local communities, and the commemorative nature of the event.
The organisers reserve the right to remove any participant whose behaviour is deemed inappropriate or unsafe.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the organisers shall not be liable for any loss, injury, damage, or expense arising from participation in the event, including any indirect or consequential loss.
Nothing in these terms limits liability where it cannot be excluded under Irish law.
15. Minors
Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a parent or guardian.
16. Acceptance
By registering, participants confirm that they have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Terms & Conditions of Purchase
These terms set out the basis on which you can purchase tickets for your visit to Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum and the Irish National Famine Museum. The management reserves the right at all times to refuse admission.
By purchasing tickets for Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by and subject to the following Terms and Conditions and have read and agree to the use of the information you provide us with.
- Once your tickets have been purchased, the ticket is non-changeable and non-refundable except at the absolute discretion of Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum Management.
- All prices are quoted in Euro. Whilst we reserve the right to increase or decrease our prices at any time before you book, once your booking is confirmed the price of your booking as stated in the confirmation email will not be altered.
- We will use all reasonable endeavours to ensure that Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum and the Irish National Famine Museum and all of its exhibits/displays are open for use by visitors during normal opening hours. However, Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, whether for safety reasons or otherwise and with or without prior notice to close Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum House or any part of it. In the event of such closure, Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum House will refund any visitor the cost of his or her prepaid ticket. Otherwise Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum House shall have no liability whatsoever, including no liability for travel expenses or any other out of pocket expenses in respect of closure of part or all of Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum House
- From time to time Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum or other authorised third parties may carry out photography or other recording at the venue and any images or recordings may feature visitors. Visitors consent to the use of such images by Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum in connection with advertising, promotions or monitoring and acknowledge that the copyright in such images rests with Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum and/or any authorised third party.
- Only food and beverage purchased from Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum and the Irish National Famine Museum may be consumed in the Café area.
- Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum is suitable for visitors under 18 years of age. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or above whilst visiting Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum and the behaviour will not affect the safety and enjoyment of the other visitors.
- Pets or animals (with the exception of guide dogs and hearing dogs) are expressly prohibited within the buildings.
Visitor Conduct
Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to refuse entry on to or remove from its premises or the vicinity any person who:-
- Has been convicted of a criminal offence, which, in the opinion of Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum is likely to affect the safety or enjoyment of other visitors;
- Is behaving in a manner, which, in the opinion of Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum has, or is likely to affect the safety or enjoyment of other visitors, cause annoyance to other visitors, behaving in such a way as to cause danger or distress to others or damage the property;
- Has used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or in any way provokes or behaves in a manner which may provoke a breach of the peace;
- Is thought to be under the influence of alcohol or other substances;
- In addition to the foregoing, where a person has caused damage he/she must meet any expenses incurred as a result of such behaviour;
- All persons entering Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum must pay for admission. Tickets must be retained at all times and submitted for inspection if required by any employee or agent of Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum. Any person attempting to gain admission without a valid ticket shall be asked to leave;
- In accordance with Irish Law, smoking is strictly prohibited within Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum;
- Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum reserves the right to prosecute any persons found damaging or defacing any part of the premises.
- Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum values the safety and comfort of our visitors above all..
Please DO NOT leave items/bags unattended at any time.
If for some reason you are unhappy with any aspect of your booking or your visit with us, we ask that you contact us, care of The Visitor Services Co-Ordinator, Strokestown Park and the Irish National Famine Museum or alternatively at 071 9633013.