19th Century Period
History of Irish Diaspora
Mass migration of the Irish peaked during the Great Famine (An Gorta Mor) or commonly known as the Potato Famine of 1845-1850.
Famine
18th Century Period
1741 The Year of the Slaughter
By the middle of the 18th century, Ireland had settled down to life under the Ascendency Government. It was a land of great contrasts.
18th Century Period
History of 18th Century Ireland
As Ireland progressed into the 18th century, religious and political reform had already taken place.