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The Irish Great Hunger of 1845-52
2025-05-31 13:00:00 2025-05-31 14:30:00 America/New_York The Irish Great Hunger of 1845-52 Irish historian, Tom O'Reilly, will discuss the Potato Famine, a pivotal event which has had lasting effects on the cultural memory and identity of the Irish people. Attend in person or via Zoom. Medford Branch - North & South Meeting Rooms Combined, Adult Zoom

Saturday, May 31
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-31 13:00:00 2025-05-31 14:30:00 America/New_York The Irish Great Hunger of 1845-52 Irish historian, Tom O'Reilly, will discuss the Potato Famine, a pivotal event which has had lasting effects on the cultural memory and identity of the Irish people. Attend in person or via Zoom. Medford Branch - North & South Meeting Rooms Combined, Adult Zoom

Medford Branch

North & South Meeting Rooms Combined, Adult Zoom

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Instructional (includes lectures and workshops) | Food |

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Irish historian, Tom O'Reilly, will discuss the Potato Famine, a pivotal event which has had lasting effects on the cultural memory and identity of the Irish people. Attend in person or via Zoom.

The Irish Great Hunger (1845-1852), caused by potato blight, led to mass starvation, disease, and emigration. The British government's inadequate response worsened the crisis, resulting in over a million deaths and another million emigrants. It deeply impacted Ireland’s population, economy, and fuelled anti-British sentiment and nationalism. 

Join Zoom program here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82958609725

Join by phone: +1 929 205 6099 (New York) with Meeting ID: 829 5860 9725

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