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How much is the annual Property Tax on that? Never mind the renovation, rewiring, plumbing, heating costs? The squires no longer have free labour sweat of slaves, servants, rack rents, and farm produce sales to pay for its upkeep. Probably sell to a wealthy American, Rock Star or footballer to restore as a Country retreat.
Totally misleading food exported was produced by Irish Tenant Farmers like my Great Grandfather on 15 to 40 acre farms and was SOLD. To pay rent and support families please Research conditions in Wexford Carlow Kilkenny Kildare etc as against Mayo Galway Kerry where poor lived in thatched huts on half acre land grew nothing but potatoes
I think alot of what we are told about European history is incorrect. And Darwinism at this point is a joke. But if you dig through the BS you can find some interesting facts. Kostenki 14 a 37,000 year old European is a good place to start. All Europeans with a couple exceptions have 3 genetic components. Today we call them W.H.G, Neolithic farmer and A.N.E. So despite the million different names given to European people the genetics are the genetics. They managed to sequence Kostenki 14's genome. To their surprise he already had the 3 primary genetic components that make up modern Europeans
The British Response to the Irish Famine: Context and Actions The Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1852) was a catastrophic event primarily triggered by a potato blight, a fungal disease that devastated the staple food crop for much of the Irish population. While the famine was a natural disaster, the British government’s response to it has been widely criticized. However, it is important to understand that the famine was not intentionally caused by the British, and there were several efforts, albeit often inadequate, made to alleviate the suffering of the Irish people. The Role of Natural Disaster and British Intentions The potato blight, a naturally occurring plant disease, was the primary cause of the famine. The British government did not intentionally cause the famine; rather, it was an unforeseen and uncontrollable event. The failures that followed were due to poor management, limited understanding of crisis management, and adherence to economic policies that discouraged government intervention. The belief in laissez-faire economics, which emphasized minimal government interference in the market, played a significant role in the inadequate response. Efforts Made by the British Government and Society 1. Public Works Programs: The British government established public works projects to provide employment to those affected by the famine. At its peak, these programs employed over 700,000 Irish people, offering them a meager income in exchange for hard labor. However, these efforts were poorly organized and did not fully address the crisis. 2. Soup Kitchens: In 1847, the British government introduced the “Temporary Relief Act,” leading to the establishment of soup kitchens across Ireland. These kitchens fed over 3 million people at the height of the famine, providing crucial sustenance, although this program was temporary and insufficient. 3. Importation of Maize: Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel took an early step by purchasing £100,000 worth of maize (corn) from the United States. This maize, known as “Peel’s Brimstone,” was distributed to help feed the starving Irish. While this was an important move, the distribution was slow and the food unfamiliar, making it difficult for many to prepare and consume. 4. Repeal of the Corn Laws: In 1846, the British government repealed the Corn Laws, which had protected domestic grain producers by imposing tariffs on imported grain. The repeal was intended to lower food prices and increase accessibility, although its impact on alleviating the famine was limited. 5. Charitable Contributions: Charitable efforts played a significant role in providing relief. The Quakers, among others, were particularly active in organizing relief efforts and distributing food and clothing. The British Relief Association, funded by donations from across the world, also contributed significantly to aid efforts. These efforts demonstrated widespread concern among British citizens and organizations, even if the government’s response was lacking. 6. Queen Victoria’s Aid: Queen Victoria personally donated £2,000 to famine relief efforts and supported charitable initiatives aimed at helping the Irish. While her contribution was significant, it was criticized as being insufficient given the scale of the crisis. Nonetheless, it reflected a concern at the highest levels of British society. The Impact of Migration to England As the famine worsened, many Irish people fled to England, seeking refuge from the dire conditions in Ireland. Cities like Liverpool, Manchester, and London saw significant increases in their Irish populations. This migration, while a means of survival for many, led to overcrowded living conditions and the spread of diseases such as typhus and cholera. The reception of Irish migrants in England was mixed, with both sympathy and significant discrimination. The migration highlighted the desperate circumstances of the Irish population and the limitations of the British response. Conclusion The Great Famine was a tragic event exacerbated by a combination of natural disaster and an inadequate government response. While the British government’s actions were often insufficient and have been rightfully criticized, it is important to recognize that the famine itself was not intentionally caused by the British. Efforts were made, albeit insufficiently, to provide aid, and many in Britain-from the royal family to ordinary citizens-contributed to relief efforts. The failures in response were largely due to poor management, limited understanding, and the constraints of the political and economic ideologies of the time, rather than a deliberate intent to harm the Irish population.
The British Response to the Irish Famine: Context and Actions The Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1852) was a catastrophic event primarily triggered by a potato blight, a fungal disease that devastated the staple food crop for much of the Irish population. While the famine was a natural disaster, the British government’s response to it has been widely criticized. However, it is important to understand that the famine was not intentionally caused by the British, and there were several efforts, albeit often inadequate, made to alleviate the suffering of the Irish people. The Role of Natural Disaster and British Intentions The potato blight, a naturally occurring plant disease, was the primary cause of the famine. The British government did not intentionally cause the famine; rather, it was an unforeseen and uncontrollable event. The failures that followed were due to poor management, limited understanding of crisis management, and adherence to economic policies that discouraged government intervention. The belief in laissez-faire economics, which emphasized minimal government interference in the market, played a significant role in the inadequate response. Efforts Made by the British Government and Society 1. Public Works Programs: The British government established public works projects to provide employment to those affected by the famine. At its peak, these programs employed over 700,000 Irish people, offering them a meager income in exchange for hard labor. However, these efforts were poorly organized and did not fully address the crisis. 2. Soup Kitchens: In 1847, the British government introduced the “Temporary Relief Act,” leading to the establishment of soup kitchens across Ireland. These kitchens fed over 3 million people at the height of the famine, providing crucial sustenance, although this program was temporary and insufficient. 3. Importation of Maize: Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel took an early step by purchasing £100,000 worth of maize (corn) from the United States. This maize, known as “Peel’s Brimstone,” was distributed to help feed the starving Irish. While this was an important move, the distribution was slow and the food unfamiliar, making it difficult for many to prepare and consume. 4. Repeal of the Corn Laws: In 1846, the British government repealed the Corn Laws, which had protected domestic grain producers by imposing tariffs on imported grain. The repeal was intended to lower food prices and increase accessibility, although its impact on alleviating the famine was limited. 5. Charitable Contributions: Charitable efforts played a significant role in providing relief. The Quakers, among others, were particularly active in organizing relief efforts and distributing food and clothing. The British Relief Association, funded by donations from across the world, also contributed significantly to aid efforts. These efforts demonstrated widespread concern among British citizens and organizations, even if the government’s response was lacking. 6. Queen Victoria’s Aid: Queen Victoria personally donated £2,000 to famine relief efforts and supported charitable initiatives aimed at helping the Irish. While her contribution was significant, it was criticized as being insufficient given the scale of the crisis. Nonetheless, it reflected a concern at the highest levels of British society. The Impact of Migration to England As the famine worsened, many Irish people fled to England, seeking refuge from the dire conditions in Ireland. Cities like Liverpool, Manchester, and London saw significant increases in their Irish populations. This migration, while a means of survival for many, led to overcrowded living conditions and the spread of diseases such as typhus and cholera. The reception of Irish migrants in England was mixed, with both sympathy and significant discrimination. The migration highlighted the desperate circumstances of the Irish population and the limitations of the British response. Conclusion The Great Famine was a tragic event exacerbated by a combination of natural disaster and an inadequate government response. While the British government’s actions were often insufficient and have been rightfully criticized, it is important to recognize that the famine itself was not intentionally caused by the British. Efforts were made, albeit insufficiently, to provide aid, and many in Britain-from the royal family to ordinary citizens-contributed to relief efforts. The failures in response were largely due to poor management, limited understanding, and the constraints of the political and economic ideologies of the time, rather than a deliberate intent to harm the Irish population.
Old days are gone,of movies worth seeing,Saturday was movie day, every kid saw ,news reel ,coming ones next wk.a series continued , then two ,yes two full length movies ,went in sun out , and out dark.what a great day. Yes I am old ,but it was great, 😍😍😍😍😍
Greatest movie of my young life ,I also loved the African queen , with Bogart and Kate h.,gun a din,gone with the wind, so ma y great movies BAck then. I had a great time every saturday.don't make them like they used too.a lot of violance, dirty languge,,I'm for the real days of old.😍😍😍😍
I thought that the mutations that work in your favour become standard over the generations, that's how evolution works. The fair skin enabled more use of the sunshine needed by the human body to create vitamins D (I think), so we're the product of 10,000 years or more of grey skys and short winter days
And finbarr mcdonnell abp international ireland with his evil buddies( butchers) in uk want to bring it back again. On a mail he wrote under the mask of another " he got exotic food from his boss that no one else had".❤
My mother's heritage is Scot-Irish with the name McDougall and Doyle in the first Australian generations. the McDougall line was established in Scotland as least as early as 1066, as we have traced our family line to a baby born in Scotland that year.
After reading all these great comments, I'm more confused than ever. I think, as we all came out of Africa, and moved around the planet, so, we all adjusted to climates in which we ended up. Fascinating subject though.
I am 100% Irish, on both sides, from as far back as any of my family knows. I have the blackest hair, the whitest skin and the bluest eyes, as does everyone in my family. A relative once told me the Irish black hair emanates from the Spanish Armada ships being wrecked off the Irish coast and the stranded sailors marrying Irish girls. Is that true, or an urban myth?
The Armada saga is a MYTH,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,your description of your family members sounds like you are from the Deise people - you might want to look that one up
Please note that the Trevelyan family had owned slaves in the Caribbean. The Trevelyan referred to in this video was part of that family. That says it all!
Man but everybody knows this....? Everyone knows by now that pale skin is the result of a change in diet due to the exclusive reliance on cereals in the fertile crescent and that the populations out there had immense pressure to adapt to synthesize vitamin D under daylight since they didn't the complete product anymore in meat. The first Europeans had very dark skin, and, curiously, light eyes, almost all of them, because they relied on meat a lot. Middle-Easterners had dark eyes, and dark hair but light skin, almost all of them, when they expanded to Europe. The third founding population, the indo-Europeans, are not well-known on this topic, probably because of the popular racist myths of blue-eyed blond supermen that seem so hard to unroot.
the pale skin in Caucasians is result of 2 factors. First the change in diet, when after the end of the last ice age (approx. 10k BC), agriculture came about and slowly spread. This lead to a drastic decrease in consumption of food rich in vit D (meat, organs, eggs) in favour of grains. As Humans can either metabolise vit D from food or from sunlight, lighter skin in vit D-deficient farmers became an evolutionary advantage in northerly latitudes and quickly spread through the population. People, such as the Inuits (Eskimos) who are the most northerly living humans, remained hunter/gatherers and their skin tone didn't need to change, hence they are still relatively dark. The first modern Europeans (Cheddar man) were indeed much darker as well, but their descendants are very few (usually >5%) among modern Europeans, who are mostly hybrids of middle-eastern Neolithic farmers and Yamnaya/Indo-European pastoralists.
This proves that the Old English Empire was evil and foolish, which is why they are not here today. May European civilization, and this country too, remember these chain of events to prevent another famine happening again. 🌍
This is my last name! My family still live in Carna, Connemara, Co Galway, my Dad is buried on Mweenish Island where we have been buried since the 1400s. We were raised to be very proud of our name and our family!❤(Cadhla Ní Chonghaile, my Dad was Daniel Ó Conghaile)
