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Wednesday 17 March 10:00 - 17:00
Join us this St Patrick's day to celebrate the "American Wake". Countless thousands of people left Ireland in the 18th and 19th Centuries.
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For many, the hours before departure became known as the ‘American or Living Wake’ when the family gathered to bid a sad farewell to the departing emigrant (click image to enlarge).
Watch this dramatic re-enactment of an American Wake at either 1pm or 3pm.
Booking in advance is not necessary.
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