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Great Famine Memorial, Ballyconneely
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Willem VS
May 21, 2026
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This sober monument commemorates the victims of the Great Famine (1845-1852) in the Connemara region. Set against the backdrop of the rugged Atlantic coast, this place commands silence. The stone memorial plaque honours the thousands who died or were forced to emigrate from these shores. For cyclists, this is a natural resting point along the R341 to pause and reflect on the resilience of the local population, while the wind often blows powerfully across the open landscape here.
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Gags
August 11, 2025
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Useful point for taking a breather.
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Elevation 20 m
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