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.
Irish ancestors of Kennedy, Reagan, Obama, and Biden emigrated within 10 years of each other
Famous famine letter once owned by Rita Hayworth's family returns to Skibbereen
LISTEN: A history of the Great Hunger ballad "Skibbereen"
50,000 Famine Irish were deported back to Ireland from the US
Chicago cop tells of racism inflicted on Irish Famine women and children
The Toronto doctor who cared for Ireland’s Great Hunger victims
Walking in the footsteps of the Lost Generation of Black 47 on its 175th anniversary
Facts about The Great Famine emigration out of Ireland
The traditional role of pubs in Irish funerals
Most read
- 1 Still time to WIN €75,000 cash or a new McHale Fusion 4 Plus Baler
- 2 WWII ship where five brave Sullivan brothers died discovered on St. Patrick's Day
- 3 The intersection of Saint Patrick and paganism in Ireland
- 4 TUNE IN: St. Patrick’s Day Parade LIVE from Dublin today!
- 5 US leprechauns versus Irish fairies - a St. Patrick’s Day death match
- 6 NYC Saint Patrick's Day Parade announces line of march ahead of March 16
- 7 St Patrick's Festival is here! Your guide to the Dublin City celebrations
- 8 Sober St. Patrick’s Day to “reclaim the day” today in NYC
- 9 “Walking in the footsteps” of your Irish ancestors