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.
Amazing story of the Quakers and the Irish famine pots they brought
Teeth reveal important clues into diet of famine Irish
The short, unhappy life of my great-grandfather Patrick O’Hanlon
Inspiring emigrant letters home to Ireland from America in the Famine era
The real Irish woman behind one of the most iconic images from Ireland's Famine
Wolfe Tones star Brian Warfield sells home in a bid to fund "passion project"
Free online course on the Great Irish Famine launches for learners in the US and globally
Irish leader says Great Hunger lessons still shape Ireland at National Famine Commemoration
LISTEN: "Skibbereen" a beautiful Irish ballad with a tragic Irish Famine tale
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