The 2018 National Famine Commemoration will take place at University College Cork on Saturday, 12th May in the presence of President Michael D Higgins.
Communities are also encouraged to hold their own local events to commemorate the Great Famine.
All public and sporting organisations are invited to observe a minute's silence at events taking place during the weekend commencing Friday, 11th May in memory of all those who suffered loss during the Famine; loss of life, loss of family, loss of home and loss of country.