by positivi | Feb 25, 2025 | Did You Know
In 1841, Ireland’s population was over 8 million. A recent reassessment suggests that it was even greater, perhaps 8.75 million or even higher. By 1855 the number had dropped to 6.5 million, and by the late 1920s it had dropped again to 4.25 million. Although...
by positivi | Feb 25, 2025 | Did You Know
Although Ireland had been subject to English rule since the 12th century, it was not until the Act of Union in 1800 that it formally became part of the UK. In 1922, twenty-six of Ireland’s counties exited from the UK and formed the Irish Free State, however the...
by positivi | Feb 25, 2025 | Did You Know
An estimated 40 million people in the United States claim Irish ancestry. In the 19th century, the principle entry port was New York where immigrants embarked at the quarantine station on Staten Island before making their way onto mainland Manhatten. From 1855-1892...
by positivi | Feb 25, 2025 | Did You Know
Between 1845-1860, over a quarter of a million Irish immigrated to Australia. Immigrants were made up of free-settlers, evicted tenants/indentured servants (whose passage was paid), and convicts. After the American Civil War when convicts were no longer permitted...
by positivi | Feb 25, 2025 | Did You Know
Many Irish immigrated to South America in the mid 19th century. A major drive took place at this time to colonize Argentina, and many rural Irish were specifically recruited for their ability to dig ditches, handle sheep and cattle and tolerate hard work and...
by positivi | Feb 25, 2025 | Did You Know
In 1847, over 100,000 Irish people arrived at the ports of Quebec, Halifax, Saint John (New Brunswick) and Saint John’s (NFL). Conditions on the 6-8 week passage were horrendous, and many who survived the journey arrived disease ridden and impoverished. Over 5,000...
