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Historian Joe Queally with Kilrush man Michael Burke discussing details of the December 12th, 1849 Cammoge ferry disaster, when 40 people drowned while crossing Poulnasherry bay on their way home after being turned away from Kilrush Workhouse where they were seeking help during the famine. Photograph by John Kelly

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Historian Joe Queally with Kilrush man Michael Burke discussing details of the December 12th, 1849 Cammoge ferry disaster, when 40 people drowned while crossing Poulnasherry bay on their way home after being turned away from Kilrush Workhouse where they were seeking help during the famine. Photograph by John Kelly