Episode 90 - Galwegian Rugby Club Centenary and Irish Famine 1740
In this episode, Tom is looking at the history of the Glaswegian Rugby Club who is celebrating its centenary this year.
Ronnie is looking at the Irish Famine, but not the one we all know about. A separate famine from 1740 which was caused mainly by bad weather.
Tom - Galwegians RFC, one hundred years
Ronnie - Harsh winter weather leads to severe famine
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