Departure of Irish emigrants
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Departure of Irish emigrants
Poverty-stricken Irish folk waiting on the railway platform for a train to take them to the port for embarkation to America or elsewhere. The agricultural depression in Ireland at this time, drove thousands abroad to begin their lives again in the New World. Date: 1881
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1881 Acts Agricultural Depart Departing Departure Depression Economic Emigrant Emigrants Emigration Leave Leaving Poverty Reform Stricken Waiting
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This poignant photograph captures the desperation and determination of poverty-stricken Irish folk as they wait on the railway platform for a train to take them to the port for embarkation to America or elsewhere in 1881. The agricultural depression in Ireland at this time had left many families destitute, with little hope for a better future. The Irish Land Acts of the late 19th century, which favored landlords over tenants, exacerbated the situation, driving thousands to begin their lives anew in the New World. The people in this image, huddled together with their meager belongings, represent the countless souls who left their homeland in search of economic opportunity and a chance to escape the grinding poverty that had become a way of life. The railway station, with its cold, unforgiving concrete and the steam train in the background, serves as a stark reminder of the arduous journey that lay ahead. This historical image offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Irish and global history, a time when hope and despair intertwined, and the promise of a new life in a far-off land beckoned to the weary and the hopeful alike.
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