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Lessons from famine continue to resonate, Taoiseach tells commemoration

Lessons from famine continue to resonate, Taoiseach tells commemoration

Sun, 17 May, 2026

The 19th National Famine Commemoration took place on Sunday.

'Walk a day in their footsteps': Public urged to join National Famine Way walk

'Walk a day in their footsteps': Public urged to join National Famine Way walk

Fri, 01 May, 2026

The distance walked each day is between 16 and 27km.

Taoiseach pauses to remember the millions who died or emigrated during famine

Taoiseach pauses to remember the millions who died or emigrated during famine

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Micheál Martin viewed the Irish Memorial in Philadelphia dedicated to those who died or emigrated to the United States.

Taoiseach calls Israel's actions 'war crime' as famine declared in Gaza

Taoiseach calls Israel's actions 'war crime' as famine declared in Gaza

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Israel's ongoing blockade of food and aid into Gaza a "war crime" as the world's leading authority on food crises declared a famine in Gaza

'Unfolding genocide': Mary Robinson says Israel blocking aid as she visits Gaza crossing point

'Unfolding genocide': Mary Robinson says Israel blocking aid as she visits Gaza crossing point

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

The former president said she saw evidence of food and medical aid being deliberately denied entry into Gaza by Israel

Research reveals impact of Great Famine on survivors’ height

Research reveals impact of Great Famine on survivors’ height

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

The research examined the impact of one of the defining events in Irish history.

Tánaiste urges Israel ‘to show humanity’ and allow more aid into Gaza

Tánaiste urges Israel ‘to show humanity’ and allow more aid into Gaza

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Micheál Martin said ‘a proper flow of aid through the land routes’ would have an immediate impact.