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.
The Famine Memorial - a poignant must-see in Dublin
Irish priest shames Great Hunger victims, slamming "moral values"
Connecticut Attorney General monitors transfer of Great Hunger Museum contents to new home
The disturbing origins of the Irish Famine term “take the soup”
Cork wealthy dined on “turtle soup and champagne” during Ireland’s Great Hunger
Irish population was in serious decline before the Vikings arrived
Horrific tale of a Mayo village's death during the Great Famine
Exploring the truth and reality on Irish Famine coffin ships
New non-profit dedicates itself to memorializing Ireland's Great Hunger
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