💀Abbeystrowry Burial Grounds holds the remains of thousands who died during Ireland's Great Famine.
⛏️Massive pits were dug and bodies were thrown in without coffins.
🌟Many victims were buried alive, including Tom Guerin, a famous survivor.
🪦The grave is now marked by limestone memorials and plaques.
🕊️The site is lovingly maintained by members of the Skibbereen Famine Committee.
How many people are buried at Abbeystrowry Burial Grounds?
—Up to 10,000 Famine victims are buried in the massive pits.
Were people buried alive during the Great Famine?
—Yes, many victims were mistakenly buried alive, including Tom Guerin.
How did Tom Guerin survive being buried alive?
—Tom Guerin was accidentally discovered alive in the pits and went on to live until 1910.
How is the grave at Abbeystrowry marked?
—The grave is marked by limestone memorials and plaques.
Who maintains the site?
—The Skibbereen Famine Committee lovingly maintains the site.
00:19Abbeystrowry Burial Grounds near Skibbereen holds the remains of thousands who died during Ireland's Great Famine.
00:39Massive pits were dug and bodies were thrown in without coffins.
02:20Many victims were buried alive, including Tom Guerin, a famous survivor.
04:52Up to 10,000 Famine victims are buried in the massive pits.
05:31The grave is now marked by limestone memorials and plaques.
