Let us remember...Let us commemorate.

This year, Drogheda is hosting the National Famine Memorial Day. The event invites us to remember the millions who perished, suffered, and emigrated during the Irish Famine, and also those suffering from hunger today. 

 The 2012 National Famine Commemoration will be held on Sunday May 13th , on the North Quay in the town of Drogheda.

A programme of talks and events has been organised for the week leading up to the event. The programme illustrates the historical aspects of the Famine in Ireland, through History, Song, Drama and Music and highlights the role of Drogheda as a major port in the mass emigration from Ireland at that time.