Why Didn't Irish People Eat Fish During the Great Hunger?
Irish History Podcast
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Fishing During the Great Hunger: Challenges and Realities
This chapter delves into the difficulties faced by Irish fishermen during the Great Hunger, highlighting the competition with gamekeepers and the transient availability of shellfish. It argues that the flaws in the fishing industry and the high costs of food significantly exacerbated the hardships endured by the local population.
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