Case Study: Changing Migratory Patterns in Ireland (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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How many people died and emigrated from Ireland during the Great Famine (1845-1849)?
How many people died and emigrated from Ireland during the Great Famine (1845-1849)?
Over 1 million died & 1 million emigrated
Which group predominantly emigrated during the Great Famine period?
Which group predominantly emigrated during the Great Famine period?
Young females from rural areas
How many people emigrated from Ireland between 1951 and 1961?
How many people emigrated from Ireland between 1951 and 1961?
Approximately 408,000 people
What was Ireland's population in 1961?
What was Ireland's population in 1961?
2.82 million
When did Ireland experience net immigration for the first time in over 120 years?
When did Ireland experience net immigration for the first time in over 120 years?
In the 1960s
In which year did Ireland join the European Economic Community (EEC)?
In which year did Ireland join the European Economic Community (EEC)?
1973
By what percentage did Ireland's population increase between 1971 and 1981?
By what percentage did Ireland's population increase between 1971 and 1981?
15.6%
Which years saw peak emigration during the 1980s crisis?
Which years saw peak emigration during the 1980s crisis?
1988-1989
What does 'brain drain' refer to?
What does 'brain drain' refer to?
When educated & skilled people leave
What % of EU population did Ireland have during Celtic Tiger, and what % of investment?
What % of EU population did Ireland have during Celtic Tiger, and what % of investment?
1% population, 20% investment
What was Ireland's peak unemployment rate during the 2008-2013 financial crisis?
What was Ireland's peak unemployment rate during the 2008-2013 financial crisis?
15.1% in 2012
Which organisations provided Ireland's bailout during the 2008-2013 crisis?
Which organisations provided Ireland's bailout during the 2008-2013 crisis?
IMF, EU & ECB (the Troika)