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For a more complete list detailing the devastating effects of the Penal Laws and the main reasons for emigrating, read [[Compelling Reasons Why The Irish Emigrated]]. | For a more complete list detailing the devastating effects of the Penal Laws and the main reasons for emigrating, read [[Compelling Reasons Why The Irish Emigrated]]. | ||
== Emigration from Ireland == | == [[Image:Off to America p. 32.jpg|thumb|right|300x200px]]Emigration from Ireland == | ||
Emigration from Ireland began as early as 1603, when people immigrated to areas such as continental Europe, the islands of the Caribbean, the British colonies, and other parts of the British Isles. Emigration increased during periods of civil or religious unrest or famine in Ireland as well as during various gold rushes in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States. The period of greatest emigration began around 1780 and reached its peak from 1845 to 1855, when between one and two million people left Ireland because of the potato famine. The following categories of emigrants account for most people who emigrated from Ireland: | Emigration from Ireland began as early as 1603, when people immigrated to areas such as continental Europe, the islands of the Caribbean, the British colonies, and other parts of the British Isles. Emigration increased during periods of civil or religious unrest or famine in Ireland as well as during various gold rushes in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States. The period of greatest emigration began around 1780 and reached its peak from 1845 to 1855, when between one and two million people left Ireland because of the potato famine. The following categories of emigrants account for most people who emigrated from Ireland: | ||