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  • Under the Hawthorn Tree

    Regions:
    • Fermanagh and Omagh

    Event information

    When 31 Mar 2026 10:00 am — 5:00 pm

    WhereUlster American Folk Park, Mellon Rd, Omagh BT78 5QU

    This immersive exhibition tells a powerful story of hardship, loss and survival at the time of the Great Famine in Ireland.

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    Inspired by Marita Conlon McKenna’s much loved novel Under the Hawthorn Tree, this immersive exhibition tells a powerful story of hardship, loss and survival at the time of the Great Famine in Ireland. Through objects, sounds, smells, illustrations and hands on interactives, visitors of all ages are invited to experience the story in a deeply engaging way.

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    NMNI: Ulster American Folk Park

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