A Family History of the Irish Famine

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A Family History of the Irish Famine, continues the "A Family History of..." series from Findmypast.com hosted by genealogist and research specialist, Jen Baldwin. Here is a summary of the Press Release. 

In anticipation of the April release of the 1926 Irish Census, a powerful four-part podcast series titled A Family History Of The Irish Famine was launched on all streaming platforms on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Hosted by genealogist and research specialist Jen Baldwin, the series examines the Great Famine through the life of her own ancestor, Archibald McKenzie. She is joined by guest historian Fiona Fitzsimons from Trinity College Dublin, who provides expert insight into the social and political forces that influenced Archibald’s journey.

Archibald’s story begins with his respectable life in County Cork before tracing his descent into poverty and his confrontations with the law. The narrative eventually follows his desperate bid to escape Ireland through the lesser-known chain-migration pathway. Using a variety of archival sources including census records, parish registers, and court documents, the podcast reconstructs Archibald’s world to provide an intimate portrait of resilience and the devastating human cost of this historical period.

This production is part of the weekly podcast A Family History Of..., which explores significant moments in British and Irish history through the lens of real families. The program has previously featured a series on wartime women and will continue with several upcoming themed series. Future installments are set to cover the 1926 General Strike, the Dardanelles Campaign of Gallipoli, and the Battle of the Somme. Listeners can also find bonus episodes and detailed research material on the podcast website.

The series is produced by Findmypast.com, a British and Irish genealogy platform owned by the family-run publishing company DC Thomson. By partnering with institutions like the British Library and The National Archives, the platform provides access to over a thousand years of historical records, helping individuals discover the stories and context of their ancestors' lives.