A charity drive to tackle hunger in the developing world is being inspired by Belfast locations that were prominent during the Irish Famine.
The event, hosted by the Building Communities organisation with proceeds going to Concern Worldwide and Christian Aid, will start and end at key sites linked to the famine in Ireland that began in 1845 when potato crops failed due to blight.
Departing tomorrow from Clifton House on North Queen Street, which was the Belfast Alms House during the famine period when millions left Ireland to escape hunger and poverty, the walk will finish at the Albert Clock, close to the dock site where ships left Belfast for America and other destinations.
In May 1847, three such ships sailed from Belfast towards the United States in one day.
Francis Costello of Building Communities said: “The route we are following is important given the role of Clifton House in Belfast during the Great Hunger as well as the Quaker Community in the Society of Friends Alms and the site where the Albert Clock now stands, which was part of the Donegall Quay where ships left with many hundreds for North America.
“By helping alleviate hunger today we will also be honouring those who died and those who also left during the famine.”
The walk begins at 11.45am and costs £25 per registration. For further details, telephone 0771 424 3058.
