We found this site very interesting. We traveled a long country road out of town in order to get there. The estate was a lot smaller than we expected. First we saw a movie which was very good. Then, one of the Kennedy descendants led our tour to a small warehouse filled with memorabilia from the time JFK's grandfather and... More

This attraction takes you back in time to really feel what our ancestors when thru to migrate to America. The new centre is excellent. It gives you a great sense of what you are about to experience, the background if you will. The animation with real people in costume is superbly done and the kids on the tour were really... More

I visited in July 2011 after the relaunch of the attraction with enhanced visitor facilities. I and my 2 sons 7 and 5 were very impressed. At reception you are given your entrance tickets which bear the name (all different ) of actual emigrants who sailed on the Dunbrody. You then go to a waiting area and view the exhibition... More

Located in New Ross, Co Wexford this ship is a replica of the Dunbrody which left Ireland for the US packed with emigrants during the Famine Years. Luckily, few people perished on board during the long 6-8 week voyage so it was not regarded as one of the notorious "coffin ships". This is not a typical museum not is it... More

While my mom isn't in a wheelchair, she has a hard time walking long distances and climbing stairs. So, there are many places in Ireland, especially historic places that she can't fully enjoy because of her disability. The Dunbrody has ramps to the ship and a elevator that is disguised, so it doesn't take away from the way the ship... More

It's a sight to see, a replica of an actual famine ship. Not hard to find on the main road from Wexford to Waterford. More