The Factory Acts in Ireland, 1802–1914
Working conditions in Irish industry prior to 1914 were frequently harsh and dangerous, particularly for women and children. The large textile, shipbuilding and engineering works in the North were typical products of the industrial revolution,...Working conditions in Irish industry prior to 1914 were frequently harsh and dangerous, particularly for women and children. The large...
Author/Editor: Desmond Greer & James W. Nicolson