Famine & the Poor Laws of Ireland

The presentation examines the famines that occurred in Ireland and the various reports and Poor Law Acts instituted in an endeavour to alleviate poverty during the 19th century. The handout lists the reports and provides a guide to the resources available to research your ancestors during this period of Irish history.

Webcast Duration
56 minutes
Presenter
Vicki Montgomery
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Last updated on 27 Feb 2023 @ 7:27 pm by meg