Jim Callery, the founder of the National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park and of Westward Garage will be walking the entire 165km of the National Famine Way in remembrance of Strokestown's Missing 1,490 Famine Emigrants, for his 90th birthday.
Starting at the Trailhead at Strokestown Park House on Wednesday 25th September 2024 the 89 year old plans to arrive in Dublin on Tuesday 15th October, his 90th birthday. Friends and family will walk sections of the trail with him.
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Take a listen to Jim's conversation with Joe Finnegan here.
Jim is raising funds for Charity for current day Immigration and has set an ambitious target. He invites his friends, colleagues and supporters to donate through this GoFundMe page.
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https://www.gofundme.com/f/90-years-a-walking-showing-us-the-way?qid=e15ca7acc1516f4b69cf49021f425332
