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The exhibition tells the story of Count Strzelecki developed a visionary and exceptionally effective mode of assistance by feeding starving children directly through schools
The story of a world-renowned Polish explorer and scientist who fed starving children in schools during the famine is told in a new exhibition at Milford library.
Count Paul (Paweł) Strzelecki volunteered to work in Ireland to help combat the famine from 1847 to 1849.
During his time in Ireland, he developed a visionary and exceptionally effective mode of assistance by feeding starving children directly through schools.
Despite suffering from the effects of typhoid fever he contracted in Ireland, Strzelecki dedicated himself tirelessly to hunger relief. His commitment was widely recognized and praised by his contemporaries.
The exhibition, which is part of the National Famine Commemoration Community Engagement Programme, endeavours to bring his achievements and legacy back into the public eye.
The Polish ambassador to Ireland, Madam Ambassador Anna Sochańska, will visit Milford Community Library on Friday, May 19 to talk to local school children about Count Strzelecki and her role as ambassador to Ireland.
The exhibition will be hosted in Milford Community Library during library opening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout May from 9.30am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5.30pm.
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