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.
How a storm brought salvation to a Co Kerry community during the Great Famine
Inspiring emigrant letters home to Ireland from America in the Famine era
What is the Irish Hunger Memorial in New York?
Roscommon man completes 165km charity walk across Ireland to mark 90th birthday
Ireland's Great Hunger Museum acquies two Famine era paintings
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
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