Famine, plague and slaughters: Ireland and The Great Hunger with historian Padraic X Scanlan
Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning
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Perceptions and Paradoxes: The Irish Famine Context
This chapter explores the historical context of the Irish famine, revealing how the British Empire misunderstood Ireland's agricultural economy. It focuses on the potato's role as a modern crop, often misinterpreted as a sign of Irish backwardness, and discusses the prejudices that emerged from this perception. Additionally, it highlights the socio-political dynamics that contributed to the famine, emphasizing the deep connection between colonial narratives and the lived experiences of the Irish people.
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