The Jeanie Tour

On the guided tour The Jeanie Johnston tells the story of the thousands of Irish people who fled the Famine and embarked on a treacherous voyage in the hope of a better life in North America. Step on board and be transported back in time, joining them on their gruelling journey across the ocean.

Take a deep breath and go below deck to experience the cramped quarters where up to 250 passengers spent most of their time, only emerging for a half an hour of fresh air each day.

• Meet some of the passengers and crew.
• Hear their personal stories.
• Find out how they paid for their crossing
• See what they ate on the long voyage.
• Imagine what life was like on-board.
• Learn about their grim voyage in cramped and filthy conditions and the risks they faced from disease, starvation and disaster.
• Hear how they passed the time.
• Discover what fates awaited them at their destination.