The Famine Road

The famine walk commemorates a tragedy that occurred during the height of the terrible Famine Years 1845-1849 in Ireland.

In early spring of 1847, almost 400 starving adults and children walked 10 miles from Louisburgh to Doolough in search of a Board of Guardians who were to meet in Delphi Lodge. They had been given this direction from the Relieving officer in Louisburgh as they sought food or a ticket to the workhouse.