Widow Lynch Dies in Famine Skibbereen

Like many other refugees, the Widow Lynch came into Skibbereen seeking assistance in 1846 and moved into a derelict house in Windmill Lane, then one of the poorest areas of the town.
Philip O'Regan of Skibbereen Heritage Centre recounts what happened to this poor woman and her children in the short film about the Great Famine in Skibbereen
All images and text © Skibbereen Heritage Centre

[@patriciasears6863]

Very moving.

[@skibbereenheritagecentre8706]

Thank you Patricia....

[@applemanuk]

What a wonderful short film. I have ancestors who originated from this part of Cork to South Wales. Someday soon I hope to visit the Heritage Centre to learn more about the famine and the people of the area.

[@skibbereenheritagecentre8706]

looking forward to welcoming you home Jonathan...