IFA President Tim Cullinane has told Gript that Ireland is facing a “huge threat” as regards food security and the country’s ability to feed itself.
“Ireland is facing serious food security issues because of government policy”
Millions either died or emigrated as a result of the catastrophic failures of the authorities
Impending refugee crisis.
A collective trauma
It was estimated that more than 400 people died at Doolough
When it comes to environmental disasters, who do you generally imagine is responsible? We generally tend to think of an evil rightwing industrial capitalist with a top hat and monocle. Some lad who looks like the Monopoly man, laughing maniacally and twirling his moustache as his money machine pumps toxic fumes into the upper atmosphere. […]
Great cruelty during Famine
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has said that Ireland is “already” experiencing food shortages due to the rising costs of fuel and farming equipment. The comments were made this week during a press event about the ongoing energy crisis. “There’s talk now of growing wheat, said McGrath. “I’m a mixed farmer. We grow wheat and barley, […]
Millions either died or emigrated as a result of the catastrophic failures of the authorities
Just as in the 19th century, much of what happens in Ireland will depend on what people in other places decide is best for us
Sa bhliain 1844, tháinig aicíd nua ar na prátaí i Meiriceá Thuaidh. An aicíd dhubh a bhí ann. Níorbh fhada gur shroich sí an tír seo. I mí Mheán Fómhair na bliana 1845 tugadh faoi dheara í den chéad uair, i bPort Láirge agus i Loch Garman. Mí ina dhiaidh sin bhí sí tar éis […]