The other famine

the 1822 crisis in County Leitrim

By Gerard MacAtasney

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Publish Date

2010

Publisher

History Press Ireland

Language

eng

Pages

264

Description:

In the summer of 1822 a bad potato crop and limited employment opportunities created famine conditions in the west and south-west of Ireland. 'The Other Famime' examines these events, and specifically their implications for County Leitrim.

subjects: Social conditions, Economic conditions, Famines, History, Ireland, social conditions, Ireland, economic conditions, History, 19th Century, Starvation

Places: Leitrim (Ireland : County), Leitrim (County), Ireland

Times: 19th century