Background

Early 19thC A decline in domestic industry led to emigration from Ireland.
1845 Great Famine causes massive increase in emigration
1848-50 Orphan Girl Emigration Scheme to Australia
1920s Restrictions on immigration to US. Majority of Irish emigrants go to Britain
1935-45 World War II. Majority of Irish emigrants to Britain are male
1946-51 The highest proportion ever of Irish emigrants to Britain are female.
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