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.
This is the oldest known photo of an Irish Famine survivor
Honoring the legacy of Ireland's Great Hunger Museum
Limerick to host this year's National Famine Commemoration
The heroic bishop who gave his life while tending to Irish Famine victims in Canada
The "Bad Bridgets" - forgotten Famine era single pregnant women who fled to America
AIHS marks 180th anniversary of Ireland's Great Hunger with lecture series
Irish emigrants tale told through Tenement museum of New York
The traditional role of pubs in Irish funerals
Analysis of Montreal Irish Famine victims bones gives sad insight into their health issues
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