Irish Famine Ships of the An Gorta Mor


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An introductory dive into the Irish An Gorta Mor (The Great Famine), the ships that carried famine emigrants, and the famine's residual impact on the US and Europe. Covered topics will include the geo-political situation of 1845, Irish demographics, the years of blight, and the British response. The class will follow emigrants on their journeys on the famine ships to their destinations abroad.
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Class Details

4 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

Location
OLLI

Instructor
Richard Kaley 

 

Notice

Please read:  Suggested Reading:
  • The Famine Plot by Tim Pat Coogan, St. Martin’s, Griffin, NY, 2012.
  • The Famine Ships by Edward Laxton, Henry Holt and Co., 1996.
  • Black Potatoes by Susan Campbell Bartoletti, Clarion Books, 2001.

 

Tuition:  $45.00

Registration Closes On
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
10/14/2026 - 11/4/2026 Weekly - Wed 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM Kingston, OLLI  Map Richard Kaley  ClassRoom

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