Irish Hunger Memorial
Irish Hunger Memorial
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- Chambers St • 8 min walk
- Chambers St • 8 min walk
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Brendan M
Boston, MA16 contributions
Apr 2022
Beautiful, poignant, somber and beautifully out of place.
I have wanted to visit this site for years and was not disappointed. Very different from most memorials I have seen or visited. The grass park and stone cottage are beautiful and beautifully incongruous in the location amidst the high rise bustle of lower Manhattan. The quotes and statistics on the walls of the memorial remind us that famine is rarely a natural phenomenon resulting form a lack of food but more often a result of greed, power and lack of empathy.
Take a few quiet minutes and reflect quietly. Remember there are still places and peoples who need our support and empathy just as the Irish did in the 1840s.
I have wanted to visit this site for years and was not disappointed. Very different from most memorials I have seen or visited. The grass park and stone cottage are beautiful and beautifully incongruous in the location amidst the high rise bustle of lower Manhattan. The quotes and statistics on the walls of the memorial remind us that famine is rarely a natural phenomenon resulting form a lack of food but more often a result of greed, power and lack of empathy.
Take a few quiet minutes and reflect quietly. Remember there are still places and peoples who need our support and empathy just as the Irish did in the 1840s.
Written 19 April 2022
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SuBen7510
New York City, NY57 contributions
Feb 2020
You will probably be in this neighborhood when you visit NYC. You must stop by to see this beautiful hunger memorial. Everything has been brought over from Ireland and it is just beautiful. From the top you can see the Hudson River. You will be glad you visited.
Written 11 February 2020
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FDinger
Florida1,383 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
The Irish Hunger Memorial is not just a gorgeous little green-space on the banks of the Hudson, but a place of quiet reflection. It feels like a bit o’ Ireland with authentic stoneworks, flora, and even a recreated cottage. As you walk along the paths, there are famine statistics, quotes and poems displayed on the walls. It’s both beautiful and somber. I highly recommend a visit to the Irish Hunger Memorial.
Written 14 August 2021
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vhbeck84
New York City, NY51 contributions
Feb 2019
Even though I live in NYC and know downtown from working there for many years, I wasn't sure specifically WHERE the Irish Hunger Memorial was. Finally decided I was going to find it after seeing a photo a friend posted. Had to carefully look as it blends in which is probably what they intended for good reason; kind of an Irish thing. It did not disappoint; subtle yet memorable. As I was looking at some of the stone, two young guys with brogues were next to me so I asked where they were from. One from Galway and one from Kerry; the Galway fellow said " I told him we had to walk over here & see this & that he would enjoy it". Reminded me of a family member from decades ago who used to travel back & forth from "the old country" to work in NY in the building trade; just as these guys do. And off in the distance is Ellis Island and Lady Liberty across the Harbor, how fitting.
Written 17 February 2019
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Aud E
Grafton, MA566 contributions
Sept 2019
This stony, green garden monument was a somber reminder of the past and a beautiful tribute to the generation that suffered through the unimaginable. The monument is incredibly maintained, has historical facts built into the monument walls to educate and the gardens have the greenery you'd expect to see in Ireland. Such a beautiful place to visit and free to all. Highly recommend, it's such a nice park.
Written 17 September 2019
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Stephen C
Calgary, Canada11 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We recently were in New York City and had the opportunity to revisit the Irish Hunger Memorial in the Battery Park area. We are Canadian but share Irish heritage. The memorial is beautiful. The landscaping is traditional Irish and the cottage truly representational of what our ancestors left for a better life. The most compelling part of the memorial was found in the words from actual letters, newspaper clips, juridical findings, and political speeches. These words characterized the terrible pain felt by those affected by land seizures, famine, loss of life, and the disastrous Corn Laws enacted by the British landoewners and peers. The how of "How could this happen....." is well answered and the horrendous personal experiences reflected honestly. We were very moved by this experience and I would highly recommend this site for anyone of Irish decent. Easy to get to, close to the WC Memorial, and beautifully positioned beside
the river and across from New Jersey.
the river and across from New Jersey.
Written 18 September 2018
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JohnFinchPhotography
Hout Bay, South Africa469 contributions
We where exploring the area and wondered what the structure was . Not well promoted but worth a look if your are in the area . Historically significant and often forgotten was the suffering that many Irish people endured . Check it out if you are in the area .
Written 29 December 2013
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GilBagnell
Catskill Region, NY172 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
We were wandering along alongside the Hudson and saw this plain concrete structure cantilevered over its entry, and went in not expecting all that much. Once you are in, it's like you are in Ireland. Stunning and moving, and also amazing in conception.
Written 28 December 2013
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Jess Krogman
Boston, MA127 contributions
Aug 2019
We stumbled upon this memorial in NYC's Lower Manhattan after visiting the pier. This is a beautiful gem that you have to go inside to experience. It's like you're taken out of the country and into rural Ireland. Very cool gem and the view is amazing.
Written 12 August 2019
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Michael A
New Providence, NJ573 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
When in the battery park area, come check this free exhibit out. About a 15-30 minute walk around Ireland..at least some the artists interpretation of Ireland. Now , I have never been, but, people have said it does remind them of Ireland. That being said, place is pretty cool and a welcome break from the norm in the area. When staying in battery park or visiting freedom tower, check the place out
Written 3 March 2018
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What time does this open? Google says 11 am. Is that accurate?
Written 16 September 2018
The information we found listed hours open and closed, but we went after 5, and it was still open. I don’t see how they could ‘close’ it, because there’s not really a gate or such. Free admission, of course.
Written 17 September 2018
tome
Kearny, New Jersey
Is the memorial open or still under construction? Thanks
Written 24 January 2017
It is not open yet - tentatively April or May - but repairs often take longer than expected.
Written 15 February 2017
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