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County Mayo Population Decline

When: 1841–1851
Where: County Mayo
Part of: Ballinrobe Union Workhouse deaths during the Great Famine, April 1849

The population of County Mayo fell from 388,887 to 274,830 between 1841 and 1851 due to starvation and emigration.

Initially triggered by starvation during the Great Famine, the population of County Mayo fell from 388,887 to 274,830 between 1841 and 1851. This decline reflects the broader demographic impact of the famine on the region.

Sources

County Mayo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06

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