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 the people of western Ireland were worse off than in 1847. [2] [1]

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

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "The Famine in Ireland. (Published 1861)". The New York Times. 5 December 1861. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  2. ↑ "The Daily Dispatch: December 4, 1861., [Electronic resource], Another famine in Ireland". www.perseus.tufts.edu. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  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. 29 December 1861. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 27 December 2020.
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