Famine Warhouse 1848

Famine Warhouse 1848, also known as The Widow McCormack's House, is a historic farmhouse located near Ballingarry, Ireland. It is renowned for being the site of a significant skirmish during the Young Irelander Rebellion of 1848, where the Irish tricolour was flown for the first time. The house, owned by Margaret McCormack at the time, witnessed a confrontation between rebels and the Irish Constabulary. Now a National Monument, it was renovated and transformed into a museum that showcases exhibits related to the Great Famine, mass emigration, the rebellion, and the subsequent trials and exiles of the Young Ireland leaders. This site offers a unique glimpse into Ireland's tumultuous history and is a must-visit for tourists and researchers alike.