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.
Little known tale of generous Turkish aid to the Irish during the Great Hunger
Choctaw Native Americans selflessly donated to Irish Famine relief
Push is on to re-open Great Hunger Museum while investigation into closure continues
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