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Willem VS
May 26, 2026
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This bronze monument on Pearse Street pays a poignant tribute to the 138 young orphan girls from County Mayo who were sent to Australia during the Great Famine (1848-1850). The girl symbolises the 87 residents of the nearby Ballina workhouse and their peers from the region who were deported via the Earl Grey Scheme. The statue marks the spot where they began their forced journey to Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide and commemorates the resilience of these young emigrants during a dark period of Irish history.
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9.43km
02:26
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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01:52
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 80 m
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