EndoftheFamine The Famine finally ended in 1851. Ireland was a changed place. The population had decreased drastically, the Irish language was weakened and emigration became a feature of Irish life.
Examine the map: 1. Which counties saw the: a.) greatest fall in population; b.) least fall in population? Think of reasons for this.
2. Which areas witnessed a rise in population? Why do you think this occurred? How was your own area affected?
Over 30% 20–30% 10–20% 0–10% Population rise
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1. What were the advantages and disadvantages of going into a workhouse? 2. Do you think the punishments in the workhouse were fair? 3. Which offence do you think was the most serious? Why? 4. Find out which countries Irish people have emigrated to. 5. What were ‘coffin ships’?