AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE DROPPING WELL PUB IN MILLTOWN
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The Dropping Well Pub in Milltown stands as a poignant reminder of the Great Famine’s devastating impact on Ireland. Its origins as a community morgue in 1847, during the worst year of the famine, are indeed chilling. Further underscoring its connection to this tragic period, a dedicated Famine Memorial, sculpted by John McKenna and unveiled in 1997, stands prominently at the pub’s entrance, serving as a solemn tribute to those who tragically lost their lives.