The Story of the Earl Grey Assistant Emigration to Australia in 1849

Event Details

Saturday May 24th

Start Time: 14:00

St Georges Heritage and Visitor centre and Famine Attic Memorial on the ground of St Patrick Hospital Carrick on Shannon

Free

About The Story of the Earl Grey Assistant Emigration to Australia in 1849

Join us for an insightful lecture on the history of Leitrim workhouses in 1849, exploring the experiences of those who lived through this challenging period. The event will also feature the unveiling of a commemorative sculpture depicting two of the Earl girls departing from Carrick workhouse for Australia.