Experience the Famine Story at Gorta in Northern Ireland

In this episode of the Traveling in Ireland podcast - live from Ireland- Jody sits down with Dermot Friel, owner of Friel's Pub and Gorta – Swatragh’s Famine Story. Gorta, located above Friel’s Pub in Swatragh, offers a unique and immersive experience focused on the often-overlooked impact of the Great Famine in Northern Ireland. Through historical research, interactive exhibits, and haunting famine sculptures, visitors can step into the past and learn about the soup kitchen that once served the local community. This compact yet powerful exhibit, paired with the hospitality of Friel’s Pub, makes for an unforgettable cultural and historical experience. Learn about the 1840s famine relief efforts led by Dr. Mooney and supported by the Mercers Company. Takeaways Gorta is a one-of-a-kind famine soup kitchen experience in Northern Ireland, located above Friel’s Pub in Swatragh. Learn about the 1840s famine relief efforts led by Dr. Mooney and supported by the Mercers Company. Explore the famine story through storyboards, audio recordings, and visual displays. Gorta is open daily, with tickets available at Friel’s Pub. Pair your visit with the Emigrant’s Walk led by Cathy O’Neill and explore local history beyond the exhibit. Friel’s Pub is a fourth-generation, family-run pub offering hospitality and future accommodations like glamping huts. Planning to visit Northern Ireland? Get your free Ulster Overview itinerary at irelandfamilyvacations.com/ulster Complete show notes & links: https://irelandfamilyvacations.com/gorta famine story at friels pub/