Featured object of the week. Famine Pot The famine pot is a reminder of a turbulent and harrowing time in Ireland’s history. The Great Famine lasted from 1845-1852 and is said that during this time Ireland’s population decreases by approximately 25% due to disease, starvation and emigration. The famine pots were used in workhouses across Ireland during the famine to aid in feeding the people affected by hunger and starvation. The pots come in various sizes and were made of cast iron. Many of the workhouses were provided with a pot by the government under the Soup Kitchen Act of 1847. This famine pot is from Bailieborough workhouse and was purchased by Joe Sheridan when the workhouse was closing down in 1921. The famine pot is on display in the museum’s famine gallery and is kindly on loan to the museum from Mrs Sheridan, Curkish, Balieborough, Co. Cavan.
Posted on: Thu, 08 May 2014 09:55:22 +0000
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