The Great Famine in Ireland · 1845 to 1852

Emigration and the Coffin Ships

The journey of millions of Irish people to North America and the UK.

Key Questions

  1. 1What were the 'push' and 'pull' factors that led people to leave Ireland?
  2. 2How did the experience of Irish emigrants differ depending on their destination?
  3. 3How has the Famine shaped the Irish diaspora around the world today?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Eras of change and conflictNCCA: Primary - Continuity and change over time
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Echoes of the Past: Exploring Irish and World History
Unit: The Great Famine in Ireland
Period: 1845 to 1852

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