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Come on a journey and follow in the footsteps of those who fled the famine! The Jeanie Johnston tells the story of the thousands of Irish people who fled the Famine and embarked on a voyage in the hope of a new life in North America. Step on board and you will be transported back in time to join them on their journey across the sea.
​Find out how they paid for their tickets for the Jeanie Johnston. Hear the true stories of people who travelled on the ship, including many children travelling alone. See what they looked like and how they dressed with realistic life-sized wax figures. Imagine what the journey was like. Find out about the harsh conditions on board. Learn what happened when they reached their destination. Explore a Tall Ship and marvel at the craftsmanship involved in building it and the skill it took to sail it.
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