Product Description
Hardcover, published by Crannóg Books.
A full reproduction of a select number of 'Congested District ' reports from teh west of Irealnd, documenting poverty and social conditions in the early 1890's, as reported on by visiting inspectors. The language used is matter of fact, detailed and observant. Aso known as 'baseline reports', these were carried out in ( rural) areas of Donegal, Leitrim, sligo Mayo, Roscommon, Galway , Kerry and Cork .
With maps, population charts, period photographs etc, and a detailed introduction by the editor.