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Why Didn't Irish People Eat Fish During the Great Hunger?

Irish History Podcast

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Fishing in Hard Times

This chapter examines the failure of coastal Irish communities to utilize fishing as a resource during the Great Famine, focusing on the economic despair that drove fishermen to pawn their equipment. It highlights the challenges faced by these communities and the inadequate development of the fishing industry, set against the backdrop of the historical figure William Forrester.

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