{"id":12826,"date":"2025-05-22T16:24:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T15:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.studyinireland.ie\/?post_type=mec-events&p=12826"},"modified":"2026-04-14T12:05:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:05:29","slug":"the-jeanie-johnston-tall-ship","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/students.studyinireland.ie\/en\/social-programme\/the-jeanie-johnston-tall-ship\/","title":{"rendered":"Thursday – The Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Jeanie Johnston<\/strong> is a meticulously crafted replica of a 19th-century famine ship that transported Irish emigrants to North America during the Great Famine. Unlike many “coffin ships” of the era, the original Jeanie Johnston was notable for never losing a single passenger or crew member. Today, the ship serves as a floating museum, offering guided tours that delve into the harrowing experiences of those who fled Ireland in search of a better life.<\/p>\n

Visitors will explore the ship’s decks, learn about the conditions faced by emigrants, and hear personal stories that bring this pivotal period of Irish history to life. The tour provides a poignant insight into the resilience and determination of the Irish people during one of the nation’s darkest times.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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