Yes, there was a potato famine, but London’s response to the famine was a Genocide. Westminster believed in laissez-faire economics. There was enough food being grown in Ireland, to feed the Irish, and not let the Irish starve . The Midlands in Ireland was the breadbasket of England. There was enough cattle and grains, to feed the Irish and they shipped it all to England. It was an out and out genocide.

There was food in Ireland at that time but was held back by English overlords for export. If you were caught stealing corn you were sent to penal colonies in Australia

The artist responsible for the Hunger Memorial is Brian Tolle. The project is an authentic Famine-era cottage donated to the Memorial by his extended family, the Slacks of Attymass, County Mayo, Ireland. The cottage has been painstakingly reconstructed on the Memorial’s halfacre site as an expression of solidarity to those who left from those who stayed behind.

My favourite NYC tour guide does it again with the most fascinating,historical and humorous videos. 👍👌👏😊💯♥️

Frank Grillo is Tom Delgado, good-natured New York City tour guide. But when one too many rude pedestrians walks in front of his camera, he sets out to teach them all a lesson in history.

Every time I think we’ve learned everything, Tom comes up with another excellent video with even more history of NY. Well done!

Some of my Irish ancestors came from the Limerick area of Ireland to nyc, then branched off eventually to PA to farm I imagine

The Irish history also includes Broad Channel, + the “Irish Riviera” (Rockaway Beach up to Breezy Point)

Glad you mentioned Archbishop John Hughes and Fordham, integral to the history of New York and its Irish Catholic roots!

Yeah… wanting to come to NYC to explore my Irish mafia roots…. grandparents went from Hell Kitchen to Forest Hills into the first planned community by the Tennis Courts… Grandfather worked on Pier 59 starting out as a stevadore and worked up to Pier Manager (ala “On The Water front)… many sketchy stories.

Luv luv luv your vids Tom ! I had a NH friend who was related to P.T. Barnum. her last name was Taylor. She read, showed me her whole family tree, amazing

OMG, Tom, You went to Jesuit High in Tampa! My wife was assistant principle for many years, and my two sons graduated from there. FYI, and old customer of mine, Mike Lebron, Lionel, went there too. He now lives in NYC, and is a radio host and comedian.

that irish famine memorial is gorgeous. Very cool idea.

Yay new tomdnyc video 🎉😊❤

12:50 what a coincidence…I happened to watch Gangs of New York last night and a TommyD put out a video mentioning the five points…gotta love life sometimes

Man that squirrel wanted to get interviewed and tell his part lol

Hey Tom! What's up!You did it again! Another sick tour! You killed it as always!!!

There was did in Ireland during the famine, but it was being exported to Britain (Ireland was part of the UK at the time)

Always nice to see something from our Irish friends that is related to the Dutch founders of New York.

Hi Tom, need to do Brownsville and East New York areas in kings county aka Brooklyn NYC !. Again please do those two most dangerous crime rates and ghetto areas in Brooklyn !.🌅🇺🇸🗽💵♥️🌃

when you talk irish or canadian, i can close my eyes and feel sure i am in dublin or toronto. amazing!

Tom D! Great video! .... Lord Inchiquin (aka Conor O'Brien) would have been proud of your video. Conor's Director ancestor was a King in Ireland who died 1014 . Brian Boru briefly united Ireland once and Died at the battle of Clontarf.. Conor O'Brien passed away a few months ago at his home at Dromoland. Conor was an Irish Prince of Thomond and also aristocracy of England. My Irish ancestors did not have it easy when they arrived in Boston. The USA is really a big FRAT...where each new group has to prove themselves in this land. That is my opinion. The Irish did have the sense to organize to gain power for themselves. I hope NYC rebounds from it's current predicament.

Tom I see you on my TV! This is a good show you're in. Looks like those headshots really took off! Can't wait for the next episode!

Thanks for the Irish History! I hope you give livestream a go at it again! Cheers! 🥂

What a weird coincidence, I was just thinking about Bourdain's book on Mary "Typhoid" Mallone, and how she's buried up in Riverdale with a huge Irish population that's still there today.

Ya good

I had a lover for 3 hours whose origins was irish. Thats the motivation to watch video for me. Kisses

Thanks Tom.....best NYC tour guide ever!!

I really appreciate these videos.

A treat in so many ways, thank you

Sick video tom!

Sick plug! Happy holidays. Thanks for the awesome video

Wow fantastic

TOM is the 🐐

Tom ...YOU are the best !! Best Tour guide in the best City !! THX

Thank you for the history. Your auality & content is great. ☮️

Shhot I havent seen ya in a bit,love youre videos man. Merry christmas.❤

You are amazing Tom love watching your videos !!!!

Great video, very informative! Thanks! Keep them coming ….

Hi, when German immigrants arrived to New York they were greeted with enthusiasm because they were predominantly protestant and therefore respected by the English protestants, who at that time were the ruling class.When the Irish arrived, they were treated were singled out, treated with contempt, ridiculed and mocked.by the English protestant ruling class at that time.

TOMDNYC IS MY SECOND FAVORITE KZfaqR, OMG AS THE YOUNG ONES SAY HELL YEAH

Thomas Nast also created & popularized the Donkey & Elephant to represent the two parties.

Love your show. Sometimes I sit here and just giggle....😂

WOULD BE SICK TO HAVE A DYKER HEIGHTS VIDEO!! INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN FOR INSANE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS BUT A LOT OF HUGE HOMES AMAZING COUNTRY CLUB THAT I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW THE HISTORY ABOUT

"Nothing wrong with crying ... believe me" that expression was pretty serious :))), also the one coming out of the toilet like some biggest life experience in there lmao. Those accents were pretty good, I'm telling, could beat an actor. Oh jeez I love this stuff, you basically have to watch it twice if you wanna learn something lol

Looking forward to this one, although I’m surprised it wasn’t saved for St. Paddy’s Day? ☘️

I'm a fourth generation Irish American New Yorker. I enjoyed the video, but I don't remember anyone in my family saying 'Top o the mornin' to ya.' 👍☘️

5:03 In our modern world it seems crazy that a population can become so reliant on one crop…in todays world with globalization we take it for granted that many places have access to various foods and if one food isn’t available..we just eat something else

Good

My Irish Grandparents started out in Hells Kitchen and ended up in Forest Hills as my grandfather was involved in the Irish Mafia as the dock manager (stevedore) of Pier 59.

Cool video Tom, kinda cool timing with the passing of Shane MacGowan ☘🍺🥔

A review of Dickens' adventures could be interesting?

You’re the best

Up from Brooklyn bridge next to today's Chinatown. Was.a sewr area 1p Plaza include included. Was little Ireland.

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!! SHOULD CHECKOUT SOME OF SW BROOKLYN!! LIKE BENSONHURST,BRIGHTON BEACH AND CONEY ISLAND

I laughed for two minutes straight at the comment on buying a three bedroom in the Village.

You are hilarious and adorable! Second generation American-Irish, super enjoyed this tour.

Hey Tom as always you are the best tour guide with a lot of knowledge! Can you do tours or videos in Spanish?

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As of 13:55 into the video when you begin to mention gang of New York. LoL I guess I spoke too soon in my previous comment.! Nice 👍🏽

The Irish were starved by the English. There was plenty of food. But the English shipped it all to England and left the Irish to starve. Then people ask. "Why do the Irish hate the English?"

The reasons behind the "famine" are far more sinister than just relying on potatoes that failed. It was actually genocide. The things our noisy neighbours did and didn't do would horrify you.

Just stumbled upon this channel. Immigration is a complex issue. Feel most people are just looking for a better place to live. Of course, it is best all round to be legal. This way, immigrants will have rights and not be exploited. When the Irish and other immigrants came way back, am sure there were not too many resources available. They had to find work and shelter as fast as pissible. Then, many were sent off to fight wars. Immigrants built America accordibg to historians. Ireland played a huge part in USA history. I had two aunts who came as young girls from ireland in early 1900's and they joined the dominican cinvent and became educators in New York area. Another female relative rose through the ranks via hard work and became a judge in Wilkes Barre area. She was an accomplished woman during a time when women had a hard time. Some family served in military in US. All culturals have stories to tell. Majority worked very hard and followed the rules and are a credit to their heritages. Look at places today where war hits - those poor people need help. Lets be kind in words and deeds - we do not have the whole story about why people are flocking to the shores. Am sure people would prefer to stay in own homeland if conditions permitted. So sad to see young moms and babies on street corners begging. I do not have answers - we all need to try and prevent wars, etc. and try to live in peace. Blessings to all. Thank you for your video on cn Ireland. Slainte. Yes, ireland played a huge part in many places - nuns and other women went off to the missions to help the poorest of the poor. Those women need recognition for their service. Immigrants in general made many sacrifices.

You're too funny!❤

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Re: bootscrapers: (12:15) I have noticed there are none remaining above 31st street-on the East side, at least.

The neighborhoods of Sunny side queens, Breezy point, hells Kitchen, And woodlawn in the bronx all have large Irish populations

Come to the Bronx

15:31 nice form

Cool videos! How about next time you incorporate more history about real life characters from the Martin Scorsese classic gangs of New York? It’s a random comment about the good portion of videos you cover for the city of New York, and the five boroughs of.

Very little tuberculosis here, Tom! Hope you’re well!

So, Tom "Don't tase me, bro" D is an exile from Florida ? Kinda makes him honorably Irish, black Irish but ... Gonna like how the Irish hardly use the word "no". Tomdnyc: What'ya think of that one, like it ? Cam: Best pun so far. Like the camera resolution and all. Thanks for the video, laddie

Skinny jeans Tom Legend of NYC

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my irish ancestors went to ellis island then settled in jersey city

watching from ireland, check out mick malloy story, rasputin of nyc

Very good Irish rocks 😅

Wifey McBeaty's is a great NYC bar

Do you know what is the name of the white flowers plant that makes the hedge of the Irish field?

Speaking of Gangs of New York, Leo DiCaprio lives in building next to that hunger memorial.

Do gerritsen beach 2:30

Good job, you are an amazing teacher.

I read a Weed tour lmao

Please put a sleeping shot in every video!!

I’m famished.

Oh ye the five points.... gangsters of NY

Ayer-land, the land of the ayran (ultimately from Sanskrit arya- "compatriot;" in later language "noble, of good family," cf.Iran) from the Danu of India who travelled there.

I cannot stop laughing.

The NYC police department was mainly Irish, when it was started

How does an actor miss the opportunity to make a john Hughes joke???

Does he mention the Draft Riots of 1863?

Just today, i was speaking to a bunch of teenagers about gentrification and everybody being up in arms. Welp the only thing that doesn't change about New York is that there will always be change. I told them before you/us.. guys there were Irish, before Irish there were Dutch before Dutch... Indigenous peoples. Then i asked What do you think their take on gentrification is?

Time to kiss the Blarney Stone.

No sick plugs ?

How ironic would it be that potatoes were planted at the Irish hunger monument.

I am beginning to now wonder if my great great grandfather came over and was part of the Fenian Brotherhood. The timing would have been right.

Hi ya, how are you, I'm grand... that's it from us Irish😂

This was filmed for p.s I love you, famine memorial

A LOT OF HISTORY IN SOUTH BROOKLYN!! PEOPLE OVERLOOK IT!!

USA accent is slightly Irish ?