No more ‘devastating event’ in Irish history than the Famine – Taoiseach

The ceremony in Strokestown included military honours and a wreath-laying ceremony

Addressing the crowd today, the Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there was no more “devastating or traumatic event” in Irish history.
“It is impossible for us to imagine the feelings of hopelessness, anger and loss experienced by those who suffered through the Famine years.”
“Famines do not happen in democracies. In fact, there is no recorded account of a famine in a country where the government is freely elected and there was free speech.
“I think if you want to know why Ireland didn’t have another famine you will find it in our commitment to self-determination and building a democratic state,” said Mr Martin.

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