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This bronze commemorative plaque records: The Great Famine point of departure. One of Ireland's major ports, thousands fled from here to the Americas between 1845-1849 to escape the ravages and hardships brought about by the potato blight of the 'Great Famine' years Recorded plaque organisation: Derry City Council.
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This plaque commemorates Cobh (formerly Queenstown), a significant departure point from which thousands of Irish emigrated to North America during the Great Famine, fleeing the devastating potato blight and economic hardship of 1845-1849.
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