Irish Poor Law Act of 1838

The Irish Poor Law Act of 1838 was an Act of Parliament which created the system of poor relief in Ireland. The legislation was largely influenced by the English Poor Law Act of 1834.[1]

See also

References

  1. Guide to the records of the Poor Law from The National Archives of Ireland.


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