Work houses were set up to remove the diseased and destitute from the landed estates. They weren't called 'Work' houses for nothing. Check out their food rations, check out why so many died, check out their treatment. Orphans were nothing more than human fodder to be exported to the colonies for the slave trade Social Welfare? no, more like a holding pen. One day the real truth will be exposed, it is the least that these victims deserve
Brilliant video, I would love to learn more about it. It's such a shame to see the building crumble as one of the last one of it's kind in Ireland. What is happening about it's restoration or has that now been shelved?
reportedly, often as many as four individuals on a single straw mattress upon the floor---this only promoted a swift and massive spread of disease and illness among those that were counted among the Workhouse inhabitants
its confirmed. new report describes systemic sexual abuse and other abuses committed by nuns and priest's at work houses, reformatories, and homes for unwed mothers. rape was indemic. with boys being the most victimized. and many girls too. and these are supposed to men and women of God!! its an outrage!!
Although I appreciate Mrs Hogan's sincere efforts regarding the Heritage of Birr, it is important to note that the inference that monoculture caused the so called famine without clarifying the reason for the monoculture; dispossession and penal laws reduced the Irish to less than penury. 100's of millions of tons of food was exported to the UK market to buoy up the British Colonial efforts at home and abroad. It was estimated that our agri economy supplied 10% of the British food requirement
w w w dot irishholocaust dot o r g ------ you lying fucking bitch there was no famine in éire EVER!!!
ravetunes 2 weeks ago
The Fuckn State Of The Gaf. :L
leeeric1999 1 month ago
Mrs Hogan, great job, as you know this terrible scenario repeated all over Ireland, Birr should be preserved. Thanks for remembering the nameless.
pencilcapful 2 months ago
GSI, I wouldn't if I were you. Been there lately, not a place I would stay . Got the pics to prove it Terrible atmosphere. God rest them.
pencilcapful 2 months ago
GSI Paranormal would Love to visit this place
tonyrobson56 3 months ago
Doesnt look too nice to live in.....
orlamusic100 3 months ago
Work houses were set up to remove the diseased and destitute from the landed estates. They weren't called 'Work' houses for nothing. Check out their food rations, check out why so many died, check out their treatment. Orphans were nothing more than human fodder to be exported to the colonies for the slave trade Social Welfare? no, more like a holding pen. One day the real truth will be exposed, it is the least that these victims deserve
7985mgt 5 months ago
Brilliant video, I would love to learn more about it. It's such a shame to see the building crumble as one of the last one of it's kind in Ireland. What is happening about it's restoration or has that now been shelved?
Gerri Hynes
Gerhyn1 11 months ago
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Gerhyn1 11 months ago
reportedly, often as many as four individuals on a single straw mattress upon the floor---this only promoted a swift and massive spread of disease and illness among those that were counted among the Workhouse inhabitants
onelilbirdie 1 year ago
what is this eerie music? I like it :)
TKiserJR 1 year ago
its confirmed. new report describes systemic sexual abuse and other abuses committed by nuns and priest's at work houses, reformatories, and homes for unwed mothers. rape was indemic. with boys being the most victimized. and many girls too. and these are supposed to men and women of God!! its an outrage!!
acerb45666555 2 years ago 3
i am confused, if, as some people think that the british caused the famine, then why would they set up the work house/ social welfare system?
borriseagleeye 3 years ago
because they needed help, wasnt the time to be bull headed
MartinMeany 2 years ago
Although I appreciate Mrs Hogan's sincere efforts regarding the Heritage of Birr, it is important to note that the inference that monoculture caused the so called famine without clarifying the reason for the monoculture; dispossession and penal laws reduced the Irish to less than penury. 100's of millions of tons of food was exported to the UK market to buoy up the British Colonial efforts at home and abroad. It was estimated that our agri economy supplied 10% of the British food requirement
7985mgt 5 months ago
good video, spooky music. Birr is well worth a visit, the castle is great,, really well kept gardens.
rwallace1976 3 years ago 3
Well Done Mrs Hogan ,
keeping the Birr Heritage Alive
kind regards
dickie donnelly
defonze 3 years ago 4