There was food in Ireland at that time but was held back by English overlords for export. If you were caught stealing corn you were sent to penal colonies in Australia

The artist responsible for the Hunger Memorial is Brian Tolle. The project is an authentic Famine-era cottage donated to the Memorial by his extended family, the Slacks of Attymass, County Mayo, Ireland. The cottage has been painstakingly reconstructed on the Memorial’s halfacre site as an expression of solidarity to those who left from those who stayed behind.

Frank Grillo is Tom Delgado, good-natured New York City tour guide. But when one too many rude pedestrians walks in front of his camera, he sets out to teach them all a lesson in history.

My favourite NYC tour guide does it again with the most fascinating,historical and humorous videos. 👍👌👏😊💯♥️

The reasons behind the "famine" are far more sinister than just relying on potatoes that failed.   It was actually genocide.   The things our noisy neighbours did and didn't do would horrify you.

Every time I think we’ve learned everything, Tom comes up with another excellent video with even more history of NY. Well done!

Some of my Irish ancestors came from the Limerick area of Ireland to nyc, then branched off eventually to PA to farm I imagine

The Irish history also includes Broad Channel, + the “Irish Riviera” (Rockaway Beach up to Breezy Point)

Man that squirrel wanted to get interviewed and tell his part lol

Hi, when German immigrants arrived to New York they were greeted with enthusiasm because they were predominantly protestant and therefore respected by the English protestants, who at that time were the ruling class.When the Irish arrived, they were treated were singled out, treated with contempt,  ridiculed and mocked.by the English protestant ruling class at that time.

A review of Dickens' adventures could be interesting?

that irish famine memorial is gorgeous. Very cool idea.

The Irish were starved by the English. There was plenty of food. But the English shipped it all to England and left the Irish to starve. Then people ask. "Why do the Irish hate the English?"

Yeah… wanting to come to NYC to explore my Irish mafia roots…. grandparents went from Hell Kitchen to Forest Hills into the first planned community by the Tennis Courts… Grandfather worked on Pier 59 starting out as a stevadore and worked up to Pier Manager (ala “On The Water front)… many sketchy stories.

I laugh when I think of how many people are probably surprised by your info about the Fenians. In Canada, 'The Fenian Raids' as they're known are taught in primary history class to little kids; it's a propaganda bit to teach them about Canadian sovereignty, but also the first time we learn about a conflict that isn't between colonialists and Indigenous populations.

“I’m Irish. I do what I want.” — Bono

OMG, Tom, You went to Jesuit High in Tampa! My wife was assistant principle for many years, and my two sons graduated from there. FYI, and old customer of mine, Mike Lebron, Lionel, went there too. He now lives in NYC, and is a radio host and comedian.

Hi Tom, need to do Brownsville and East New York areas in kings county aka Brooklyn NYC !. Again please do those two most dangerous crime rates and ghetto areas in Brooklyn !.🌅🇺🇸🗽💵♥️🌃

Luv luv luv your vids Tom  !   I had a NH friend who was related to P.T. Barnum.  her last name was Taylor.  She read, showed me her whole family tree, amazing

Loved the story of Tweed, got convicted in his own court house!! Love it!