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.
Babies' teeth from Ireland’s Great Hunger unlock medical history
Some Irish were worse than British during the Famine
Children’s bones from Irish Great Hunger discovered on Canadian beach
Heartbreaking artwork depicting Great Hunger coffin ships now on display
On Irish visit, Biden learns what his family endured during the Great Hunger
"Buried silently and sadly" - The Irish Famine dead of 1847
Most read
- 1 A real-life horror story of the Irish cannibal who terrorized Australia
- 2 How big is Ireland? The answer might surprise you!
- 3 Irish Genealogy website offers free access to decades of birth, marriage and death records
- 4 Ireland's most breathtaking natural wonders that deserve a spot on your travel list
- 5 How a Norman knight's bloodline became one of Ireland's most common surnames
- 6 How to trace your Irish roots using this traditional Irish naming pattern
- 7 The surprising history hiding behind every O'Brien, McGrath and Murphy
- 8 How US textbooks fail to teach the real story of the Irish Famine
- 9 Homemade blackberry jam and custard donuts bring back a taste of Irish summer