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The Famine

The Great Famine (1845 -1849) was a devastating and seminal moment in Irish history when the horrors of mass starvation, disease, and emigration tore through the country. The most severely affected areas were the west and south of Ireland with Connaught having a population drop of up to 30% from 1841-51.

  • An Gorta Mór i Maigh Cuilinn 1845-1850

    An Gorta Mór i Maigh Cuilinn 1845-1850

    A scanned reproduction of booklet originally released in 1997
  • Moycullen Census Figures 1841, 1851 and 1861

    Moycullen Census Figures 1841, 1851 and 1861

    Population and number of houses per townland
  • Moycullen Parish Priests in Famine Times

    Moycullen Parish Priests in Famine Times (4)

    Extract from Moycullen Historical Society Publication An Gorta Mor i Maigh Cuilinn 1845-1850
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