THE NATIONAL FAMINE WAY REMEMBRANCE WALK 2026
The Remembrance Walk takes place from 16th–24th May. 8 walking days, retracing the 165km route taken in 1847 by 1,490 emigrants from Strokestown to Dublin.
Planning Your Walk
Participants may take part independently or with a tour operator.
Accommodation is available along the route, though not always directly on the trail, so planning ahead is important. For this reason, we strongly recommend travelling with a tour operator, who can arrange accommodation, luggage transfers and daily logistics.
Take Part
Book the Full Remembrance Walk or Book a Day Walk
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4c6lZRf
Sat 16/05/2026 Canadian Wake Send Off, Strokestown Park.
Sun 17/05/2026 Strokestown to Cloondara
Mon 18/05/2026 Cloondara to Ballymahon
Tues 19/05/2026 Ballymahon to Ballynacarrigy
Wed 20/05/2026 Ballynacarrigy to Mullingar
Thurs 21/05/2026 Mullingar to Hill of Down
Fri 22/05/2026 Hill of Down to Enfield
Sat 23/05/2026 Enfield to Maynooth
Sun 24/05/2026 Maynooth to Dublin, Completion Ceremony, EPIC
