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Irish Famine (1861)

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Irish Famine 1861 refers to the famine that occurred in 1861, Ireland. The Western part was hit hardest.

In 1861, there were reports of famine in Ireland.[1]

Three-fourths of the potato crop were destroyed, and that the people of western Ireland see worse off than in 1847.[2][1]

It has been reported that England declined extraordinary relief.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "The Famine in Ireland. (Published 1861)". The New York Times. 1861-12-05. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
  2. ^ "The Daily Dispatch: December 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], Another famine in Ireland". www.perseus.tufts.edu. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
  3. ^ "The Famine in Ireland England Reluctant to Afford Extraordinary Relief; The Mexican Expedition Address of the French Admiral to his Forces. (Published 1861)". The New York Times. 1861-12-29. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-27.


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