Great Hunger
Learn about one of the worst disasters in Irish history, second only to the Black Death pandemic in death toll estimates - the Great Famine. Also referred to as "The Great Hunger", the Famine, which was caused by a potato blight, lasted between 1845 and 1849, decimating Ireland's population and resulting in emigration on an unprecedented scale.
Eyewitness account of a Great Famine workhouse on Christmas Day 1847
Great Hunger collection on display at Irish American Heritage Museum in Albany
An American journalist reports from Ireland during the Famine
"Buried silently and sadly" - The Irish Famine dead of 1847
Amazing story of the Quakers and the Irish famine pots they brought
Trace your Irish roots at Skibbereen Heritage Centre, West Cork
Montreal Great Hunger monument land officially transferred to Irish foundation ownership
“We were nothing and nothing could be done for us” - an Irish Famine account
Irish creator David Rooney on finding harmony in art and music
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