The Great Famine was one of the most important events in Ireland's history. During the 1840s, potato blight destroyed most of Ireland's potato crops.
The result was devastating, between 1845 and 1852 more than one million Irish people starved to death.
Also, during that time, hundreds of thousands of Irish people left Ireland.
These immigrants brought with them their unique culture and tradition. One of their festivals that has become a worldwide phenomenon is Halloween.
The Great Irish Famine had a tremendous impact on Irish and world history.
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