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.
How New York Jewish leaders made major Irish famine relief donations
Ireland's National Famine Way commemorates the "Missing 1,490"
Ireland's population is now the biggest since before the Famine, census reveals
Pre-Famine census recovered 100 years after shelling of Four Courts
The sad racist history behind the song “No Irish Need Apply”
Dublin exhibition marks 175th anniversary of Irish Famine's "Black '47"
Quinnipiac University to host Irish Famine summer school
Famine museum transforms Co Roscommon’s Strokestown House
Irish Famine workhouse documents highlight the true horror and suffering of the people
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