From Famine to the Hole in the Wall: Ep 40

The Corona pandemic isn’t the first time huge populations have faced life-threatening hardship. In 1845, Ireland faced the famine and millions or Irish fled the country in search of survival. Many landed in North America and built new lives. But many were lost on the journey.

The ships that carried them were called coffin ships for a reason. Tour The Dunbrody, one of ships that had a good survival rate. And hear about the hardships passengers faced and why they braved the conditions from historical reenactors aboard the Dunbrody.

And hear about Kilkenny’s famous Hole in the Wall. it’s a bar on the Medieval Mile, not far from the Kilkenny Castle. The Hole in the Wall was famous meeting place for high-powered statesmen, politicians and townspeople. And you can stop in today for a pint where a lot of bit decisions in Irish history were made.

All that plus A Broad Abroad, in Episode 40 of Erin’s Isle.