In 1845, in Ireland, the potato crops were failing and potato plants were turning black and rotten. ..

Between 1845 and 1849, Ireland was affected by a ... Tragically over one million people died between 1846 and 1851 because of the Potato Famine. Many of them died from starvation.

His latest book is Rot: An Imperial History of the Irish Famine. From 1845 to 1851, Irish potato crops were destroyed by a novel pathogen, the fungus-like organism Phytophthora infestans.

Sir, - I believe that the Great Famine which started with the failure of the potato crop in 1845 changed the Irish character and culture. It was a turning point in our history. It strengthened our ...

Also referred to as "The Great Hunger", the Famine, which was caused by a potato blight, lasted between 1845 and 1849, decimating Ireland's population and resulting in emigration on an ...