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The Great Irish Potato Famine, also known as An Gorta Mór or the Great Hunger, was a period of mass starvation, disease, and emigration in Ireland between 1845 and 1849. Caused by a devastating potato blight, this historical catastrophe led to over a million deaths and fundamentally reshaped Ireland's demographic, social, and political future.

Explore the tumultuous century of Irish history from 1798 to 1898, a pivotal era marked by profound societal and political transformation. This period began with the dramatic 1798 Rebellion in Ireland, followed by decades leading to the devastating Great Famine Ireland which reshaped the nation. It also witnessed the rise of potent Irish nationalism and significant shifts in the country's relationship with Britain.