Episode 42:

The Irish Famine is one of the most powerful chapters in Ireland’s history, and the National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park in County Roscommon tells it like no other.

In this episode of the Pull Over and Let Me Out Podcast, host Anna Marie Jehorek speaks with John O’Driscoll, General Manager of the museum, in a moving conversation about how Strokestown Park preserves the stories of those who lived through the Great Famine. From tenant records and eviction notices to the Mahon estate letters, the museum brings the heartbreaking human experience of this history to life.

Having visited several times herself, Anna Marie shares why each visit to Strokestown Park and the historic Strokestown House continues to reveal something new—making it a must-see stop for anyone exploring Ireland’s history.

🎧 Listen in to discover a place where history, memory, and travel meet.

National Famine Museum Strokestown Park Website

The National Famine Way

Irish Heritage Trust

email: info@strokestownpark.ie

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