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 short, unhappy life of my great-grandfather Patrick O’Hanlon
Great Hunger collection on display at Irish American Heritage Museum in Albany
An American journalist reports from Ireland during the Famine
"Buried silently and sadly" - The Irish Famine dead of 1847
Amazing story of the Quakers and the Irish famine pots they brought
Trace your Irish roots at Skibbereen Heritage Centre, West Cork
Montreal Great Hunger monument land officially transferred to Irish foundation ownership
“We were nothing and nothing could be done for us” - an Irish Famine account
Irish creator David Rooney on finding harmony in art and music
Most read
- 1 Ireland in spring - your guide to bucket list travel and spectacular festivals
- 2 WWII ship where five brave Sullivan brothers died discovered on St. Patrick's Day
- 3 The intersection of Saint Patrick and paganism in Ireland
- 4 TUNE IN: St. Patrick’s Day Parade LIVE from Dublin today!
- 5 US leprechauns versus Irish fairies - a St. Patrick’s Day death match
- 6 NYC Saint Patrick's Day Parade announces line of march ahead of March 16
- 7 St Patrick's Festival is here! Your guide to the Dublin City celebrations
- 8 Sober St. Patrick’s Day to “reclaim the day” today in NYC
- 9 “Walking in the footsteps” of your Irish ancestors