The Irish Immigrants

Canada is a country with a population of approximately 30 million people, of which 4 million are of Irish ancestry. We find ourselves asking these questions; when did the Irish arrive, how did they travel, and why did they leave their homeland of Ireland? In this report you will find all the answers to those questions, and receive a better understanding of what the Irish immigrants went through to get to this beautiful country of Canada.
Up until the 17th century, Ireland, much like the rest of Europe, consisted of many peasants under the rule of wealthy landowners. However by 1661, 40% of…