The summer of 1846 was a tense time in Ireland. As food grew scarce lawlessness, riots and violence became frequent. Everyone eagerly awaited May 15th when the British Government would open it's emergency food depots. Perhaps then the tensions and anxiety at the heart of Irish society would ease? However would the food in these emergency depots be enough to stave off famine until the harvest was ready in Autumn? Find out in this episode. (Apologies that this show is late. Research took much longer than usual and then the writing proved tricky in places and I had to rewrite several parts. Thanks for your patience).You can support the show on patreon at www.patreon.com/irishpodcastBook tickets on the tour at www.facebook.com/irishhistorypodcast or info@irishhsitorypodcast.ie For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy