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.
Murders show savagery of day-to-day life during Great Hunger
Teeth reveal important clues into diet of famine Irish
500 child skeletons in workhouse mass grave tell of Great Hunger struggles
Cork witness recorded shock at poverty and death during the Great Hunger
On This Day: A Famine ship carrying my Irish ancestors arrives in New York City in 1847
Famine in an Irish town – how Dingle survived the Great Hunger
Irish imprisoned in Bermuda during the Great Famine for stealing food
How a storm brought salvation to a Co Kerry community during the Great Famine
How New York Jewish leaders made major Irish famine relief donations
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