4175 Girls left Ireland for South Africa and Australia over a two year period in 1848 to 1850. A British Government Emigration funded Scheme. This talk will take place on Tuesday the 18th of August 2026 at the irish Workhouse Centre. There will be a Q & A at the end
In this talk "Medicine in the 19th Century", some of the more peculiar aspects of 19th century medical practice will be explored in relation to Portumna Workhouse. These will include the persistent belief in the miasmatic explanation for the spread of disease and its effects on the well-being of workhouse inmates. The common practice of […]
This event consists of a specialist tour and discussion of previous conservation works undertaken at the Irish Workhouse Centre. We will also discuss our plans for the future. The event will consist of a walk and talk examining the form and function of the central buildings and structures on the campus, looking at the works […]