The Year of Slaughter, was the deadliest famine in Irish history but remains largely forgotten today. This disaster was triggered by a volcanic eruption in East Asia that sent shockwaves around the globe. The resulting Winter of 1739-40 was the worst in centuries, devastating crops and leading to mass starvation and disease.
Long before the Great Hunger of the 1840s, the famine of 1741 claimed 15-20% of the Irish population in just two years, leaving a deep scar on Irish society.
Why has this tragedy faded from memory, and how did a distant volcanic eruption bring such suffering to Ireland?
Join Fin as he shares the untold story of the 1741 famine, its causes, and its lasting impact on Irish history.
Edit: Kate Dunlea
Credit to : Irish History Podcast