The 165-kilometre walk, which traverses six counties, follows in the footsteps of the 1,490 tenants forced to leave Roscommon in 1847.

The trek takes place over 6 days beginning at the National Famine Museum in Roscommon to the EPIC Museum in Dublin, a journey of 165 kilometres.

Both towns will receive the funding under the Rural, Regeneration and Development Fund.

Several footpaths in these towns have been widened and, as a result, the roads have been narrowed.

From 12.30pm the Roscommon Town parade will take place, going up through main street in the town centre.

The 53-year-old will stand in the Boyle Municipal District, which also includes Ballaghaderreen and Strokestown.

There are over 200 Supervalu locations nationwide with 20 put forward to the finals of the awards.

The exhibition is designed to appeal and inform younger audiences of noteworthy people from County Roscommon.