"Hunger and Famine: Lessons from Irish History"

February 21, 2016 from 3pm to 6pm – Convent of the Sacred Heart In the mid-19th century, Ireland suffered years of profound deprivation. Whether you call it An Gorta Mór, the Great Hunger, or the Famine, we can agree that the Irish learned the devastation of pove… Organized by Francis Browne, Jim Dougherty, Carl Shanahan and Catholic Charities Fairfield Co. | Type: irish, famine, lecture, &, catholic, charities, centenary, wine, cheese, reception