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Unveiled in 1997, the six bronze sculptures by artist Rowan Gillespie represent the devastating impact of the Great Famine, which from 1845 to 1849 led to mass starvation and emigration.

Famine killed at least a million people. Some half again as many fled Ireland – including all eight of my great-great-grandparents on my father’s side, who emigrated to Quebec.

It is estimated that during the Great Famine, the population of Ulster fell by 340,000 people – a drop of 15.7% - because of death and emigration.