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Irish Hunger Memorial

Tourist attraction Memorial park

Sculpture, containing stones from each of Ireland's counties, in remembrance of the Irish Famine. People often mention Ireland, memorial, Irish, time, walk, beautiful,


Address

North End Ave &, Vesey St, New York, NY 10280

Website

bpca.ny.gov

Contact

(212) 267-9700

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (692 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 7 AM to 6 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 7 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Ireland (14) memorial (12) Irish (12) time (7) walk (7) beautiful (6)
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  • 5/5 Paddy C. 2 years ago on Google
    The is a little hidden gem in Manhattan. A perfectly quiet memorial. Being from Ireland I’ve wanted to see this a long time. But I was astonished that the ruins aren’t the only thing from Ireland. The grass and other vegetation is. If it weren’t for the skyscrapers in the background you’d believe you were in Ireland. Magical
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lauren C. 2 years ago on Google • 25 reviews
    A quiet hidden gem a quick walk away from the World Trade Center. Beautiful place to gather one’s thoughts and walk around this small little park. Has amazing views of downtown and the Hudson River. Did not get a chance to read all about the Irish Potato famine but loved the look of this park and the act of finding the entrance (by the water) really made the visit contemplative and reflective.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Davis D. J. 1 year ago on Google
    I've come here many times. I often stand along the eastern base of the fence and close my eyes for a moment. Opening them you can easily be transported to a hilly heath in Ireland. Despite my surname, much of my genetic makeup is Irish, though they came over before the famine. While at least one reviewer seems to have missed the entire wall of quotes and statistics along the monument's sides, they are nonetheless there as are audio recordings of readings and poems as you enter the hallway entrance. It is a beautiful site no matter the time of year.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Petra P. 1 year ago on Google
    One of Manhattan's hidden treasures. Such a beautiful, sad and reflective experience. Lovely area as well. Give yourself time to read every quote. I will share this space with all of my out-of-town guests!
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rolf S. 1 year ago on Google • 322 reviews
    This monument reminds us of what many in Ireland consider to have been a natural catastrophe which if not engineered, was at least used by London for political reasons as London essentially sat and watched 1 million people die of hunger in the late 1840's. No help was received, no pity was given.... This is one of the great massacres of the 19th century and yet, so much silence over it. The monument gives a good image of the desolation which existed in Ireland from 1845 to 1849, the contrast with the wealthy and fancy surroundings adds to the starkness of it all.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick O. 10 months ago on Google • 298 reviews
    Powerful memorial that highlights the struggles of Irish immigrants who left a Ireland in search of a better life in America. Built from resources taken from the west of Ireland the memorial is a perfect representation of rural Ireland and contains stones representing each of the 32 counties. The memorial also offers great views of New Jersey and World Trade Center.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David R. 3 months ago on Google • 1537 reviews New
    History, that’s fun for everyone. This old structure brings you back to the past. The way past.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy C. 2 years ago on Google • 274 reviews
    Having grandparents as Irish immigrants, it's nice to have some acknowledgement of the perils they went through. I do wish this memorial had information on what exactly they went through. No informational plaques or anything... But nice to see a little bit of Ireland (rocks and plants from the various regions in Ireland) in NYC.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daithí K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice memorial. It’s hard to believe it is in the city. As an Irish person I really felt as though it represented the Irish countryside very well and it reminded me of my home county, county Mayo on the west of Ireland. Very nice and for me well worth the visit.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert R. 7 months ago on Google • 178 reviews
    Such a beautiful little monument in the middle of Downtown Manhattan!! With views of the World Trade Center from such a green and natural park. In memory of the Irish famine of the 1800s. Lots of historical quotes and information written on the sides.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 karin n. 1 year ago on Google
    The Irish Hunger Memorial is dedicated to the Great Hunger, which killed 1 million people between 1845-1849. You can walk down and enjoy Hudson River view.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael A. 8 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    If you are a local, a tourist, on a lunch break, or a lover of history... I highly suggest visiting this unique memorial of an Irish tragedy. A human tragedy to be exact; one that destroyed the lives of millions and changed the lives of other millions. The Irish Hunger Memorial is powerful, beautifully maintained, simplistically harrowing, and yet reminds us of the cynical nature of life. I suggest for everyone to make a visit to this splendid gem !!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex M. 8 months ago on Google
    A beautiful memorial! Such an oasis in the middle of the financial district
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laurie B. 11 months ago on Google • 238 reviews
    I have lived in this area since 2015, but only discovered this memorial accidentally on a recent visit for a show at Tribeca Performing Arts Center. My husband and I had arrived to the area early, so we decided to just walk around and explore. Both of us being of some Irish descent, we were very interested in taking this in! I actually think I would like to return and spend more time reading all there is to read on the walls! When we were there, it was the end of March. It was hard to tell if the vegetation on the hill leading to the top of the memorial was meant to look sort of poorly managed or if it was a transitional time of the year. I would be interested to go back when things are in full bloom and see if there has been any change there. It looked like a good space to have a lovely garden, but that was not the case at the time. Being that it is an Irish hunger memorial, I thought there was a possibility that appearance was intentional.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katie A. 3 months ago on Google • 177 reviews New
    A very peaceful and humbling memorial. It remains one of my favorite places to walk through.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 sharona lee p. 5 years ago on Google • 137 reviews
    Very beautiful and meaningful place for us. Would’ve loved some literature for the children to read. We noticed that you could download an app that had literature with it. But we do not do that because we only have one smart phone between us all. Wanted this to be more educational for our children. This was a great place for us have a picnic and there is a park nearby also.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 MO 1 year ago on Google
    Nice tribute. A brief walk back in time. Besides going through tunnel and up the little hill, walk around it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Veve B. 1 year ago on Google
    Stones came from Ireland, such an amazing place dedicated to Ireland, beautiful view, and monuments, very peaceful place in a middle of Manhattan.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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