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What caused the Irish Famine?

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The Destruction of Community During the Irish Famine

This chapter explores the profound consequences of the Irish Famine, highlighting the collapse of the potato crop and its effects on both food security and community life. It reveals how the famine's toll extended beyond physical suffering to disrupt social rituals and erode cultural bonds within rural societies.

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