The Liverpool Irish Famine Trail

Schedule

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 02:30 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Birkenhead Central Library | Birkenhead, EN

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A look at the impact Irish migrants had on the City of Liverpool
About this Event

Liverpool became a primary gateway for Irish migrants fleeing starvation from the Great Hunger between 1845 and 1849. We will look at the impact it had on the City and the sites of the Liverpool Irish Famine Trail plaques

Please note:

No photography or videoing are allowed at any of our events.

If parking, please use the car park on Balls Road East opposite the library if possible.

If you park on Raffles Road, please be considerate of our neighbours.

When staffing allows, we will serve refreshments and would welcome cash donations to the Friends of the Library.

PLEASE cancel your ticket if you cannot attend. If you are unable to cancel contact Birkenhead Reference Library on 0151 606 2149

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Birkenhead Central Library, Borough Road, Birkenhead, United Kingdom

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