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== Reasons Irish Emigrated == | == Reasons Irish Emigrated == | ||
[[Image:Emigrants leave Ireland.jpg|thumb|right | [[Image:Emigrants leave Ireland.jpg|thumb|right]]The Irish throughout history had many reasons for leaving Ireland. As well many among those remaining in Ireland ''would'' have emigrated but were unable to, due to poverty or impoverishment. Many Irishmen during the Great Famine years who did embark were in such sickened and critically weakened condition that death followed many while traversing the high seas to their new world home. | ||
Generally, the Irishman's reasons for emigrating--if not compelled to do so, to countries abroad were due to an intolerable convergence of circumstances including, but not limited to: | Generally, the Irishman's reasons for emigrating--if not compelled to do so, to countries abroad were due to an intolerable convergence of circumstances including, but not limited to: | ||
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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]]. | ||
See the ''[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/ireland-beginning-research-series-immigration-part-2-famine-and-post-famine-sources/140 "Ireland Beginning Research Series Immigration Part 2: Famine and Post Famine Sources" ]tutorial at FamilySearch.org.'' | See the ''[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/ireland-beginning-research-series-immigration-part-2-famine-and-post-famine-sources/140 "Ireland Beginning Research Series Immigration Part 2: Famine and Post Famine Sources" ]tutorial at FamilySearch.org.'' | ||
== Emigration from Ireland == | == Emigration from Ireland == | ||