Many Irish immigrants came to Canada in the 1840s primarily due to the Great Famine, which devastated Ireland between 1845 and 1852. The famine led to widespread starvation and economic hardship, prompting thousands to seek better opportunities abroad. Canada, with its promise of land and employment, became an attractive destination for those fleeing the dire conditions in Ireland. Additionally, the British colonial policies and the existing Irish diaspora in Canada facilitated their migration.
The wave of Irish immigration to Canada was primarily driven by the Great Famine (1845-1852), which caused widespread starvation and suffering in Ireland. Economic hardship, lack of opportunities, and political unrest also pushed many Irish to seek a better life abroad. Canada, with its promise of land and employment, became an attractive destination, particularly for those seeking refuge from the dire conditions in their homeland. Additionally, existing Irish communities in Canada facilitated the integration and settlement of new immigrants.
The peak period of entry of the Irish to Canada occurred during and shortly after the Great Irish Famine in the mid 19th century; a great number of them settled in the first arriving provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. The majority of Irish settled in Grosse Isle. The peak period of entry of the Irish to Canada occurred during and shortly after the Great Irish Famine in the mid 19th century; a great number of them settled in the first arriving provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. The majority of Irish settled in Grosse Isle.
Yes they did come from hens the name Canada Geese... WOW!!
No Australia
If when you say Irish, you mean Gaelic, then no.
Answerthe reason the Irish came to Canada is because of the potatoe famine, the bad economy, and WWII. in WWII, they were about to get their houses blown to bits. they felt that Canada was safer than Ireland. That's the answer. not to drink, whoever put that there. this is by Jakejoe.
My last name is Hafey and my ancestors come from an Irish background. They came from Ireland, into canada, and then into Maine. Hope this helps.
Irish people quite likely lived in Ireland before Canada. Also some came from America to Canada.
Tom Irish was born on January 21, 1932, in Canada.
In Scottish Gaelic: Canada In Irish Gaelic: Ceanada
it was created by a random person
Many Irish immigrants came to Canada in the 1840s primarily due to the Great Famine, which devastated Ireland between 1845 and 1852. The famine led to widespread starvation and economic hardship, prompting thousands to seek better opportunities abroad. Canada, with its promise of land and employment, became an attractive destination for those fleeing the dire conditions in Ireland. Additionally, the British colonial policies and the existing Irish diaspora in Canada facilitated their migration.
Irish Gaelic?
they immigrated to the US and Canada
1890
They come from Canada