February 10, 1844Daniel O'Connell is convicted of conspiracy, fined and sentenced to 12 months in prison
November 23, 1845Charlotte Grace O'Brien, social reformer who campaigned against conditions on emigrant ships, is born
October 31, 1845A committee is formed to examine the extent of the potato crop failure and suggest remedies
August 22, 1846John Keegan Casey , Fenian, poet and writer of Rising of the Moon is born near Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
August 17, 1846Lord John Russells Whig administration decides not to interfere with internal or export markets for food
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