"The Great Hunger" in Ireland - 2026

"The Great Hunger" in Ireland from 1845 to 1850, also known as the Great

Famine or Irish Potato Famine, is considered by many to be the most tragic

event in Irish history. When an observance day falls on a Saturday or Sunday,

it should be observed on the preceding Friday or the following Monday.

Enacted April 20, 2004, from the 2003 Laws of Wisconsin, Act 305.

More information and educational resources are available on the Department of

Public Instruction Social Studies Education Observance Days website [1].

[1] https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/laws/observance-days