My Aunt was born in Ireland, while my Uncle was obsessed with visiting Ireland and enjoyed every inch he could cover, she did not want to return. It held no good memories of growing up in the poverty that existed. Growing up. In Ireland held no happy memories for her.I was grateful she was part of her family here in the States.
I don't blame her for not wanting to every come back, it isn't the wonderful place our government like to make it out to be, I am too old and poor to leave, but I encourage children to go, I am thankful that you watched the video, it mean so much to me, thank you.
My father's Irish family left Ireland for England in the 1920s. So my father was born in England shortly after. I remember my paternal grandmother was so frugal that she would knit new toes on old frayed socks. I remember her doing that, and her big bin of used buttons she would let me play with. They lived in a very tiny one bedroom thatched cottage in Herne Bay, which at the time was poor housing in rural areas. She was so thrifty I think she made it possible for her family to survive just from what they grew in her small vegetable garden and a little meat or fish bought once a week, a skill she maintained as she lived through two world wars, and lost a son in WWII. She sometimes bartered vegetables for a few of a neighbor's chicken eggs. I'm 75 now, but these memories are strong. My father immigrated to Canada with our family when I was 8, and that made all the difference in my life and the lives of my siblings. Today, most people have no idea what hunger feels like. I remember often after dinner still being hungry. But then it improved immensely because my father worked hard to create a better life for us all.
Thank you for this comment, your Grandmother is a woman to be admired. I actually have a jar of buttons too 😊and I sew and darn just like she did, I even make new clothes from old material that I save, I was brought up this way because even as I grew up here in Ireland in the 1970's food was always short and we always had to mend and make do. And now in 2023 Ireland hunger is still a thing for many eventhough It is supposed to be one of the richest countries. It's a country for the rich and damn the poor, the old attitudes towards the poor and minorities are unfortunatley still alive and strong here. Your father was a great man to take such good care of you and your family and Canada was the right place to escape to. I love Canada and everything about it, such kind people. My son lives in Hamilton, Toronto and he hopes to become a Canadian citizen in the future, I'd leave Ireland at the drop of a hat and join him if I had the money to do so. Again it was wonderful to hear from you and thank you so much for taking the time out to comment and watch my wee video. Take care and have a lovely day.
@@IrishHistorybyFreyaGunhild One of my brothers, his 3 adult children and all their many grandchildren live in Toronto. And when I was a child, I remember living in Hamilton for a while. My family though ended up in London Ontario. So we immigrated to London ON from London UK haha. Recent developments in Canada are making me wonder though, too many top down "edicts" and agressive clamp downs on legitimate protests. I hope your son can steer his life in a safe and prosperous direction. I retired 12 years ago and decided to move to Italy and have lived here since. I love the Italian culture. Their consistent respect for family, God and the pleasures of life make them unique in today's world. Not to mention that the food here is amazing. But most of the EU as well is struggling. As my adult son and I discussed (I have one child) in today's climate there is really "no place to run." So I wish you and your family happiness and safety in the years ahead. Go where your heart leads, but do your research as well. God bless.
This was done by our own government so Britain is off the hook for this one,lol. We have done way more harm to each other since you guys left, and it still goes on, plus the British people have never done anything bad to us, it was your leaders who did evil,as they did to your own poor and marginalized, rich folk are the ones who should be ashamed, thanks as always for watching.
My maternal grandfather's family came from the west coast of Ireland , dirt poor to the west coast of Scotland and i will always feel that the two peoples hold such a conection as we have been treated crappily by the government also. My only hope is that one day we may also have our independance as well. Love your channel.x
You know, all us here in Ireland feel a deep conection with Scotland, we are brothers and sisters and all from the same Tribe, I do hope for independence for you all, release those shackels, I say 😃😉and glad you like the channel, I sometime doubt myself, it is so lovely to hear nice things, and your stories too xx
Thank you so so much, I did have a wonderful music for it but it was copyrighted and I would have had to share the money I earn on here, but I only get around 50 cent a day lol, so I changed the music at 5 am this morning, I was worried about how this tune would go with it, anyways thanks again, it was a sad story to make, especially when doing the research, i could have said a lot more but I can only make videos that are 15 minutes or less, soz for such a long text, I have no-one to talk to, soooo sad 😂
@@ameliaflowers9836 Thank you so much, I love that tune too, don't want to be morbid but said to my son that I want it played at my funeral...In about 90 years time😉☘️
Thanks very much for this. My father was born in 1907 and raised in Newtowngore, Leitrim. He emigrated to America in 1926. Now I know why he left. I always figured that there simply was no work to be found. I know that he worked building roads which basically went nowhere just so he could have a few bob. But I never knew that the food situation was so desperate. He did mention to me a few times that he never knew if he and his siblings were going to eat that day, but I chalked that up to a neglectful mother (which she was). And I knew that the 19th century famine had decimated the county, but this is the first time I have ever heard of this 20th century famine. They both still resonate today in Leitrim, though from what I hear it is now the fastest growing county in Ireland. Good for them.
This clarifies what my dad said about us coming too England in the famine, I always thought he’d got it wrong as in the 1911 census my family were still living in Ireland, now I know it was this famine, THANK YOU.
Thank you for telling me this, yes it was this famine I'd say too, the government tried to kept it quite, it is only because state papers have to be published hat we find out these things, glad that this has cleared up a question for you, it is good to know OUR history, thanks for watching, take care ☘️
Yes, sadly it is true, and some folk here are still made starve by our ruling classes, Ireland has barely changed from way back when, in fact I am desperately trying to get out of here as we speak, Ireland is not how it is made out to be, nice to visit but hell to live in, anyways thank you so so much for watching, take care.
Never realised it was so bad then , interesting to hear you say that " unfortunately F.G. still in power, " , Economically Ireland appears to be a wealthy nation now now going by corporate tax returns by mostly multi national corporations but socially Ireland is a mess , no housing,very high mortgages and rents , cost of energy and food exorbitant while profits soar, not to mention huge drug and alcohol abuse problems, no policing either on the street leading to more violence. Bad governments who only care about corporations profits ascending while society and quality of life is descending rapidly. Comments back please, interested to know peoples opinions.
Thanks for your direct words here. In Australia we have this kind of nostalgic view of Ireland you know with videos of Irish dancing in the pubs with the music and quaint atmosphere. Traveling videos paint a rosy picture and I for one am guilty of buying into this as I am of Ulster and Kilkenny ancestry leading me to take an Interest in Ireland with my Irish Gaelic language learning efforts and reading about the myths and legends. But I now realize the Irish landscape is still a harsh one and wonder if my interest in Ireland is misguided and that I should be grateful I live where I do. Thank you.
@@gandolfthorstefn1780 yes, the Ireland portrayed in the movies and news reels has long since gone, dont get me wrong , it's still a great country to live in but control has gone on the streets and you never see a policeman on the beat anymore, everything expensive especially housing , food and energy too, highest in Europe, no immigration policy either, every tom, dick and Harry from everywhere walking the streets , its good living in ireland in general but boy had it changex from the john wayne and Maureen O Hara depiction of it. So expensive its unreal.
@georgedonnellan36 says... Sir Robert Peel (Philanthropist) gave Ireland's starving £100,000. There is an Old Jewish saying..." True charity is making sure they don't need it". Shalom alaikum and slán👍☘️
My Aunt was born in Ireland, while my Uncle was obsessed with visiting Ireland and enjoyed every inch he could cover, she did not want to return. It held no good memories of growing up in the poverty that existed. Growing up. In Ireland held no happy memories for her.I was grateful she was part of her family here in the States.
I don't blame her for not wanting to every come back, it isn't the wonderful place our government like to make it out to be, I am too old and poor to leave, but I encourage children to go, I am thankful that you watched the video, it mean so much to me, thank you.
My father's Irish family left Ireland for England in the 1920s. So my father was born in England shortly after. I remember my paternal grandmother was so frugal that she would knit new toes on old frayed socks. I remember her doing that, and her big bin of used buttons she would let me play with. They lived in a very tiny one bedroom thatched cottage in Herne Bay, which at the time was poor housing in rural areas. She was so thrifty I think she made it possible for her family to survive just from what they grew in her small vegetable garden and a little meat or fish bought once a week, a skill she maintained as she lived through two world wars, and lost a son in WWII. She sometimes bartered vegetables for a few of a neighbor's chicken eggs. I'm 75 now, but these memories are strong. My father immigrated to Canada with our family when I was 8, and that made all the difference in my life and the lives of my siblings. Today, most people have no idea what hunger feels like. I remember often after dinner still being hungry. But then it improved immensely because my father worked hard to create a better life for us all.
Thank you for this comment, your Grandmother is a woman to be admired. I actually have a jar of buttons too 😊and I sew and darn just like she did, I even make new clothes from old material that I save, I was brought up this way because even as I grew up here in Ireland in the 1970's food was always short and we always had to mend and make do. And now in 2023 Ireland hunger is still a thing for many eventhough It is supposed to be one of the richest countries. It's a country for the rich and damn the poor, the old attitudes towards the poor and minorities are unfortunatley still alive and strong here. Your father was a great man to take such good care of you and your family and Canada was the right place to escape to. I love Canada and everything about it, such kind people. My son lives in Hamilton, Toronto and he hopes to become a Canadian citizen in the future, I'd leave Ireland at the drop of a hat and join him if I had the money to do so. Again it was wonderful to hear from you and thank you so much for taking the time out to comment and watch my wee video. Take care and have a lovely day.
@@IrishHistorybyFreyaGunhild One of my brothers, his 3 adult children and all their many grandchildren live in Toronto. And when I was a child, I remember living in Hamilton for a while. My family though ended up in London Ontario. So we immigrated to London ON from London UK haha. Recent developments in Canada are making me wonder though, too many top down "edicts" and agressive clamp downs on legitimate protests. I hope your son can steer his life in a safe and prosperous direction. I retired 12 years ago and decided to move to Italy and have lived here since. I love the Italian culture. Their consistent respect for family, God and the pleasures of life make them unique in today's world. Not to mention that the food here is amazing. But most of the EU as well is struggling. As my adult son and I discussed (I have one child) in today's climate there is really "no place to run." So I wish you and your family happiness and safety in the years ahead. Go where your heart leads, but do your research as well. God bless.
Iam proud to be British but what we did to the Irish is shamefully.
This was done by our own government so Britain is off the hook for this one,lol. We have done way more harm to each other since you guys left, and it still goes on, plus the British people have never done anything bad to us, it was your leaders who did evil,as they did to your own poor and marginalized, rich folk are the ones who should be ashamed, thanks as always for watching.
@@IrishHistorybyFreyaGunhild wise words
My maternal grandfather's family came from the west coast of Ireland , dirt poor to the west coast of Scotland and i will always feel that the two peoples hold such a conection as we have been treated crappily by the government also. My only hope is that one day we may also have our independance as well. Love your channel.x
You know, all us here in Ireland feel a deep conection with Scotland, we are brothers and sisters and all from the same Tribe, I do hope for independence for you all, release those shackels, I say 😃😉and glad you like the channel, I sometime doubt myself, it is so lovely to hear nice things, and your stories too xx
Id never heard of this Rachel, this episode was great, perfect even ❤️
Thank you so so much, I did have a wonderful music for it but it was copyrighted and I would have had to share the money I earn on here, but I only get around 50 cent a day lol, so I changed the music at 5 am this morning, I was worried about how this tune would go with it, anyways thanks again, it was a sad story to make, especially when doing the research, i could have said a lot more but I can only make videos that are 15 minutes or less, soz for such a long text, I have no-one to talk to, soooo sad 😂
@@IrishHistorybyFreyaGunhild The music is lovely. I Enjoyed your Video and I look forward to watching more .
@@ameliaflowers9836 Thank you so much, I love that tune too, don't want to be morbid but said to my son that I want it played at my funeral...In about 90 years time😉☘️
Thanks very much for this.
My father was born in 1907 and raised in Newtowngore, Leitrim. He emigrated to America in 1926. Now I know why he left. I always figured that there simply was no work to be found. I know that he worked building roads which basically went nowhere just so he could have a few bob. But I never knew that the food situation was so desperate. He did mention to me a few times that he never knew if he and his siblings were going to eat that day, but I chalked that up to a neglectful mother (which she was). And I knew that the 19th century famine had decimated the county, but this is the first time I have ever heard of this 20th century famine. They both still resonate today in Leitrim, though from what I hear it is now the fastest growing county in Ireland. Good for them.
Ireland is currently one of the most prosperous countries in all of Europe.
This clarifies what my dad said about us coming too England in the famine, I always thought he’d got it wrong as in the 1911 census my family were still living in Ireland, now I know it was this famine, THANK YOU.
Thank you for telling me this, yes it was this famine I'd say too, the government tried to kept it quite, it is only because state papers have to be published hat we find out these things, glad that this has cleared up a question for you, it is good to know OUR history, thanks for watching, take care ☘️
@@IrishHistorybyFreyaGunhild
Armagh Irishman here.
I've never heard of this famine before now.
I had no idea there was an Irish famine this recent. Thank you for sharing this information.
Yes, sadly it is true, and some folk here are still made starve by our ruling classes, Ireland has barely changed from way back when, in fact I am desperately trying to get out of here as we speak, Ireland is not how it is made out to be, nice to visit but hell to live in, anyways thank you so so much for watching, take care.
The pictures from the film Angela's Ashes, really add credibility to an incredible story.
Never realised it was so bad then , interesting to hear you say that " unfortunately F.G. still in power, " , Economically Ireland appears to be a wealthy nation now now going by corporate tax returns by mostly multi national corporations but socially Ireland is a mess , no housing,very high mortgages and rents , cost of energy and food exorbitant while profits soar, not to mention huge drug and alcohol abuse problems, no policing either on the street leading to more violence. Bad governments who only care about corporations profits ascending while society and quality of life is descending rapidly. Comments back please, interested to know peoples opinions.
Thanks for your direct words here.
In Australia we have this kind of nostalgic view of Ireland you know with videos of Irish dancing in the pubs with the music and quaint atmosphere. Traveling videos paint a rosy picture and I for one am guilty of buying into this as I am of Ulster and Kilkenny ancestry leading me to take an Interest in Ireland with my Irish Gaelic language learning efforts and reading about the myths and legends. But I now realize the Irish landscape is still a harsh one and wonder if my interest in Ireland is misguided and that I should be grateful I live where I do. Thank you.
@@gandolfthorstefn1780 yes, the Ireland portrayed in the movies and news reels has long since gone, dont get me wrong , it's still a great country to live in but control has gone on the streets and you never see a policeman on the beat anymore, everything expensive especially housing , food and energy too, highest in Europe, no immigration policy either, every tom, dick and Harry from everywhere walking the streets , its good living in ireland in general but boy had it changex from the john wayne and Maureen O Hara depiction of it. So expensive its unreal.
@georgedonnellan36 says...
Sir Robert Peel (Philanthropist) gave Ireland's starving £100,000.
There is an Old Jewish saying..." True charity is making sure they don't need it". Shalom alaikum and slán👍☘️
The British made it their business to make sure that the Irish always needed charity. Until we kicked them out
This was excellent. Thbak you.
Sir Robert Peel ( Philanthropist) gave irelands starving £100,000.
There is an Old Jewish saying.."true charity is making sure they don't need it". Shalom alaikum and slán.👍☘️
full of Unionist shit.... this is just made up lies