Is Ireland more food secure than ever or are we still very vulnerable to external shocks?

Is Ireland more food secure than ever or are we still very vulnerable to external shocks?

May 23, 2026 · 13 min

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Food historian Mairtin Mac Con Iomaire discusses Ireland's food security in the context of historical events like the Great Famine.

Food historian, Mairtin Mac Con Iomaire discusses whether enough has changed since the Great Famine to guarantee access to food for all. Máirtín is co-editor of Irish Food History: A Companion, published by Royal Irish Academy.

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