The Emigrant Flame was lit from a flame taken from the Eternal Flame at the graveside of President John F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery.
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"The Kennedy family legacy is an integral part of life in County Wexford. The achievements of this distinguished family are celebrated on ‘The Emigrant Trail’ featuring three key heritage sites on a 15 mile (24km) trail in the vicinity of New Ross Town in County Wexford.
To follow in the footsteps of President Kennedy, start your journey at the Quayside in New Ross. The evocative Emigrant Flame and the life size welcoming sculpture of President John F. Kennedy. It is from here on this very quayside that President Kennedy’s great-grandfather Patrick left for America in 1848.
While on the New Ross Quayside stop and read the President's speech from the replica podium on the exact spot at where he delivered this most moving and heartfelt address to the people of New Ross.
Feel the warmth of the glow of the Emigrant Flame burning in remembrance of all those who left our shores throughout the generations. The flame, lit from the President's grave in Arlington is an eternal reminder of all those who left New Ross and Ireland and scattered to every corner of the world."
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The Great Famine of Ireland caused massive migration mostly to America in 1845 - 1850. This monument memorialized the people who were forced to migrate, due to the potato famine. The Dunbrody Visitor Centre, is located in New Ross, Ireland.
"The Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience features an authentic reproduction of an 1840s emigrant vessel, alongside a popular interpretation of the Irish famine emigrant experience.
This monument memorialized the people who were forced to migrate, due to the potato famine, and pays tribute to courageous Irish men, women and children who emigrated to America, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and other countries throughout the world in search of a better life during the 18th centuries.
Located at New Ross, County Wexford, the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience is an essential stop on any tour of the south east region of Ireland. Follow the footsteps of the those who left during the Great Famine with an interactive tour that takes you through the fateful journey made by so many Irish people.
Featuring a guided tour, costumed performers and themed exhibitions, the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience provides an insight into this significant period in history—one that shaped the Irish culture forever.
Alongside the tour of the ship, the Dunbrody Visitor Centre houses a riverside café and the Irish America Hall of Fame. The hall of fame commemorates the critical contribution made by Irish men and women to U.S history, as well as acknowledging the continuing contribution of contemporary Irish Americans. Each year the hall of fame inducts new members.
Near the Dunbrody Visitor Centre, New Ross’s newly developed quayside is framed on both ends by public art and sculpture. The John F. Kennedy memorial wall and statue was erected to the north, while - New Ross, Wexford County, Ireland.
"The Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience features an authentic reproduction of an 1840s emigrant vessel, alongside a popular interpretation of the Irish famine emigrant experience.
This monument memorialized the people who were forced to migrate, due to the potato famine, and pays tribute to courageous Irish men, women and children who emigrated to America, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and other countries throughout the world in search of a better life during the 18th centuries.
Located at New Ross, County Wexford, the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience is an essential stop on any tour of the south east region of Ireland. Follow the footsteps of the those who left during the Great Famine with an interactive tour that takes you through the fateful journey made by so many Irish people.
Featuring a guided tour, costumed performers and themed exhibitions, the Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience provides an insight into this significant period in history—one that shaped the Irish culture forever.
Alongside the tour of the ship, the Dunbrody Visitor Centre houses a riverside café and the Irish America Hall of Fame. The hall of fame commemorates the critical contribution made by Irish men and women to U.S history, as well as acknowledging the continuing contribution of contemporary Irish Americans. Each year the hall of fame inducts new members.
Near the Dunbrody Visitor Centre, New Ross’s newly developed quayside is framed on both ends by public art and sculpture. The John F. Kennedy memorial wall and statue was erected to the north, while the spectacular Emigrant Flame is housed in a metal globe."
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