The 1939 Register

By Fiona Fitzsimons After 1923 Britain became the main destination for Irish emigrants. Irish migration to the US declined with emigrant remittances, while the new quota system discouraged travel. Ireland’s proximity to Britain, on the other hand, allowed for a cheaper, shorter journey, and it was easier to return ‘home’ for a visit. The number ... Read more

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