Exploring people, culture and ideas
Learning Outcome 2.7: Investigate the causes, course and consequences, nationally and internationally, of the Great Famine, and examine the significance of the Irish Diaspora.

Introduction

Paddy Reilly - The Fields of Athenry

Background
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rté brainstorm - Ireland in the 1840s: 'one of the most dangerous places on earth'

COURSE
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trinity college dublin - 'Ireland in Rebellion: 1782-1916' lecture series

the famine
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​THE IRISH STORY - THE GREAT IRISH FAMINE 1845-1851 - A BRIEF OVERVIEW


​BBC History - The Irish Famine
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History Learning Site - The Great Famine of 1845


The History Place - Irish Potato Famine
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wesleyjohnston - detailed history of the irish famine
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history matters 365 -

WORKSHEET - TRUE OR FALSE QUIZ: THE COURSE OF THE GREAT IRISH FAMINE

The Irish Diaspora
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the history place - irish potato famine - gone to america

AEON - DIGITAL MAGAZINE - THE IRISH EXPERIENCE AND THE MEANING OF MODERN DIASPORA

Documentary on Vimeo - Ireland's Great Hunger and the Irish Diaspora
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Irish in the American Civil War - 'Strange Soil Your Doom': Advice on How to Prepare for Emigration in 1863

CONSEQUENCES of the Famine
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The Irish Times - ​Walking away from the dead: what the Famine did to Ireland

Field Day Podcast - Reduction, read by Stephen Rea Irish Times - Disturbing Remains: A story of Black '47

history matters 365 - 

WORKSHEET - tHE GREAT IRISH FAMINE: CAUSE OR RESULT

More Resources
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monaghan county council - home - carrickmacross workhouse


​Fin Dwyer - The Great Famine Podcast Series

bbc news - Irish famine: Shipwreck victims buried in Canada

Ireland's Great Hunger Museum    Scoilnet - Accompanying Resources

history ireland hedge school - The Famine: a series of unfortunate events or genocide?

investigate a repository of historical evidence
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the great irish famine online
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kilmainham gaol museum - 1796-1849 document pack
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cork archives - great famine facsimile Pack
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the irish emigration museum (epic)
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dunbrody famine ship experience

focus task
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Revision
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worksheet - THE IRISH FAMINE [created by Ms. Ciara boyle @ceyane_ciara]

​History Matters 365 -

Flippity Flashcards - The Great IRISH Famine

Test Your Knowledge
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​History Matters 365 - Irish Famine Quiz