The Great Famine 1845-1852: Ireland's Catastrophic Hunger

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Great Famine (An Gorta Mór) that devastated Ireland from 1845 to 1852. They discuss the potato blight (Phytophthora infestans), British government relief efforts under Sir Charles Trevelyan and Lord John Russell, the policy of laissez-faire, the role of absentee landlords, evictions, coffin ships, and the mass emigration to America and Canada. They also cover the impact on Irish language and culture, the failure of the potato crop, and the long-term demographic and social consequences. This episode draws on primary sources like the Illustrated London News and writings from John Mitchel, offering a nuanced look at one of the 19th century's greatest human tragedies. #GreatFamine #AnGortaMór #IrishHistory #PotatoBlight #CharlesTrevelyan #LordJohnRussell #CoffinShips #IrishEmigration #LaissezFaire #AbsenteeLandlords #Evictions #IrishLanguage #JohnMitchel #FamineRelief #19thCentury #History #FexingoHistory #Ireland Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo