We have Mick Conmy from Florence Park Talks presenting on "The Irish Potato Famine 1845-51". Mick is bringing a couple of "assistants" / "actors", so hopefully it'll make it an interesting topic!

Mick moved to Oxford from London 25 years ago for love and raised three children, all flown the nest, so he has time to follow hobbies, one of which is Irish History. He has lived in Irish neighbourhoods in London and New York and both his parents originate from the rural West of Ireland. Hence he has a good feel of the country and its culture.

Poacher turned gamekeeper Mick explains the legacy and impact of a cataclysmic disaster. A natural disaster or genocide? Only one nation had a higher population in the 19th century than today.