In September 1845 a strannge new dieseas called the Blight stroke Irelands potato crop.It was a disaster many people died and lost lots over its chaos. Ireland was also affected but as usual they pulled through it many people had to work in workhouses.
The reason it affected them was because potatoes were all they had to eat and it was easy to grow.
Ireland has had their own bit of horrible history and here is some;
OWEN TRAINER; STEALING ONIONS; FLOGGED.
By Luke Bewley
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