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.
Roscommon man walking Ireland's National Famine Way for charity to mark 90th birthday
Kevin Costner's Irish roots in County Kilkenny
Irish population was in serious decline before the Vikings arrived
On This Day: 40 Irish Famine ships anchored at Grosse Île quarantine station in 1847
Bruce Springsteen’s Irish roots traced to Co Kildare
The Irish "mudcrawlers" who fled to Wales during the Great Hunger
Irish famine emigrant's emotional letter home to Mom and Dad in 1850
The contribution of Irish labor in the US following the Great Famine
New Dunbrody Famine Ship experience launched in Wexford
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