Boston to commemorate Famine

The US city of Boston is to host an international ceremony in honour of the 1.5 million Irish people who died or emigrated during the Great Famine.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2012 - 09:40

The US city of Boston is to host an international ceremony in honour of the 1.5 million Irish people who died or emigrated during the Great Famine.

The Massachusetts port was a popular destination for many who were forced to flee Ireland on coffin ships during the notorious hunger of 1845 to 1851.

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