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.
Mysteries of deserted pre-Famine village on Achill Island revealed
How a storm brought salvation to a Co Kerry community during the Great Famine
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Roscommon man completes 165km charity walk across Ireland to mark 90th birthday
Ireland's Great Hunger Museum acquies two Famine era paintings
Roscommon man walking Ireland's National Famine Way for charity to mark 90th birthday
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The Irish "mudcrawlers" who fled to Wales during the Great Hunger
New Dunbrody Famine Ship experience launched in Wexford
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