1. Regional Patterns of Poor Relief in Ireland, 1850-1914 Dr Georgina Laragy Queen’s University, Belfast @belfastpoorsick g.laragy@qub.ac.uk

2. Themes  Becoming poor –  how did that happen?  What were the regional factors that played into that?  Survival Strategies;  options available in the local area, other institutions, emigration, seasonal migration, rent arrears etc.  Entering the workhouse/admission;  Political composition of the Board of Guardians  distance from the workhouse  maintenance of the workhouse etc

6. Outdoor relief in welfare regions, 1851-1911 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 18511861 18711881 189119011911 Year Rate per 1,000

7. Indoor and Outdoor Relief in north, south and west Ireland, 1861-1911

9. Maps available online  http://www.history.brookes.ac.uk/research/groups/irish- poor-law/maps/