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1950s Ireland

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

1950s IRELAND

A time of doom and gloom
Photo by Monosnaps

ECONOMY

Photo by @Doug88888

EMIGRATION

Photo by Novowyr

CHURCH AND STATE

Photo by marcp_dmoz

PREGNANCY

Photo by AG Toine

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  • Abortion and contraception were illegal
  • Illegitimate children faced great stigma
  • Birth rates were low

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  • In 1952 alone 330 passports were issued for irish children adopted to americans