The Black Death
The Black Death changed Europe and Ireland forever. This disease which swept across the continent through 1348 carried off around 40% of the population.
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The Black Death changed Europe and Ireland forever. This disease which swept across the continent through 1348 carried off around 40% of the population. Its aftermath was no less sensational as social upheavel, wars and revolts broke out across Europe. Ireland was no different, indeed it was arguably affected in more profound ways than most of the continent.