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The potato famine.
The potato famine.
The potato famine.
The potato famine.
The potato famine.
The potato famine.
The potato famine.
The potato famine.
The potato famine.
The potato famine.
The potato famine.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 7y agoThe great famine, which was associated with the failure of the potato crop, due to a blight. As it was a large part of the diet of Ireland at that time, many people starved to death or left Ireland, decimating the population.
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∙ 14y agoThe Irish Famine happened during that time, and actually lasted a few years after that.
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∙ 13y agoA minor famine hit Ireland in 1840
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∙ 10y agoThe potato famine.
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The potato famine of 1846-1850 occurred in the county of?
Ireland, its also known as 'the great Irish famine'.
When did the English conquer Ireland?
Angered that the ruling Irish party, the Fitzgerald dynasty of Kildare, had crowned a pretender to the Irish throne and went in open rebellion against the crown, Henry VIII decided to conquer Ireland in 1536 and bring it under his control. Starting in 1541, he upgraded Ireland to a Kingdom and proclaimed himself King of Ireland at a meeting of the Irish Parliament.
When was Ireland divided into two parts?
In 1922 the partition of Ireland occurred creating Northern Ireland and what was then called the Irish Free State, which would eventually become known as the Republic of Ireland. The independent Free State was the result of the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921), which was settled by the Government of Ireland Act 1920. The act specifically allowed the 6 mostly-Protestant, pro-union counties in the north (partly colonized by British settlers) to "opt out" and remain part of Great Britain, which they did.
Why was the country Ireland named Ireland?
Ireland is named after the island it is located on, Ireland. Ireland the country is referred to as the Republic of Ireland so it is not confused with Northern Ireland, a country in the United Kingdom that borders the Republic of Ireland.
Map of southern Ireland?
Below is a link to a map of Ireland, showing Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. "Southern Ireland" is an informal term for the Republic of Ireland, and geographically incorrect, as the most northerly point in Ireland is in the Republic of Ireland.
What caused many deaths in Ireland and mass emigration from the country?
The famine that occurred in Ireland during the second half of the 1840s.
What violence occurred in northern Ireland?
Mainly the IRA fighting for a united Ireland.
In the early nineteenth century there was not enough food in Ireland this is called?
You are referring to the potato famine that occurred in the 1840s.
The potato famine of 1846-1850 occurred in the county of?
Ireland, its also known as 'the great Irish famine'.
What violence occurred in Northern Ireland that was due to conflict?
Violence in Northern Ireland due to conflict includes bombings and shootings aimed at army, police, rival terrorists and civilians.
Where and when was the first tornado recorded?
The first recorded tornado occurred near Kilbeggan, Ireland on April 30, 1054.
Did Saint Patrick banish all the snakes from Ireland?
Legend says that St. Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland. However, scientist say that their is no fossil evidence that snakes ever occurred in that country.
Why did more than 1.5 million Irish people migrate to the United states between 1846 and 1860?
Mass starvation, disease and emigration in Ireland between 1845 and 1852, occurred during the Great Famine (known as the Potato Famine outside of Ireland), when potato blight devastated the Irish staple potato crop.
Why did Saint Patrick drive all the snakes out of Ireland?
Legend says that St. Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland. However, scientist say that their is no fossil evidence that snakes ever occurred in that country.
How much has the climate changed for Ireland in the past 50-75 years?
Since 1930 Ireland's average temperature has risen by 0.7° Celsius.Of the 15 warmest years in Ireland, ten have occurred since 1990.There is a trend of increased rainfall along the north and west coasts.
What is Saint Patrick famous for running out of Ireland?
There is no fossil evidence that snakes ever occurred in Ireland so Patrick could not be responsible for their demise there. The snakes are simply symbolic of the pagan gods that Patrick banished from the country when he converted the populace to Christanity.
Can tornadoes happen in Ireland?
Yes. The first known tornado was recorded in Ireland in 1054.
