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In 1845 Famine hit Ireland and we would lose 25% of our population due to it, the population still hasn’t recovered to this day and this reflects the huge scar that this tragic event dug on the Irish people. Even though we were an integral part of the biggest and most powerful empire at that time, Ireland suffered hugely during the years 1845-52. In this video I will explore the reasons for this devastation and look at what caused the Irish people to be so unprepared for disaster.
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