National Famine Monument
by Martina Fagan
Title
National Famine Monument
Artist
Martina Fagan
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
MCN:CKXW3-4LWDB-E987E
Murrisk
in Mayo in the West of Ireland
The village of Murrisk has a quite outstanding location - between the shores of Clew Bay and the majestic mountain of Croagh Patrick, known locally as 'The Reek'.
The root of the village's name is uncertain, it comes either from 'Muir Riasc' which translates as 'a marsh by the sea' or the more romantic "Muir Iasc', the sea monster worshipped in pagan times.
Overlooking the sea is the dramatic National Famine Monument, an outstanding John Behan sculpture depicting a skeleton strung 'coffin ship'.
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May 30th, 2011
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