The potato blight did not only affect Ireland ... he never once visited Ireland during the famine years. By 1847—“Black ‘47,” as the Irish call it—starvation was at its worst.

Irish Potato Nachos or an Irish Potato Casserole ... Feel free to add in some salt, black pepper, or fresh chopped chives if you desire. Perfect for summertime picnics, this makes an effortless ...