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.
Chicago cop tells of racism inflicted on Irish Famine women and children
Study on Great Irish Famine's impact on human height yields 'surprising' results
The Toronto doctor who cared for Ireland’s Great Hunger victims
LISTEN: "Skibbereen" a beautiful Irish ballad with a tragic Irish Famine tale
Remembering Daniel O’Connell's final tragic plea to save Ireland from Famine on his anniversary
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The incredible story of the first American ship to bring Famine relief to Ireland
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