The human population of Ireland experienced a major crash as a result of

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The potato fungus, also known as the Great Famine or Irish Potato Famine, caused a catastrophic decline in the population of Ireland in the mid-19th century. The potato was the staple crop for many poor Irish families, and when the fungus destroyed the harvests from 1845 to 1852, famine and disease became widespread. It is estimated that the population of Ireland decreased by 20-25% due to the famine and its consequences.

The Human Population of Ireland Experienced a Major Crash as a Result