Opening of Irish Land Court, Connaught, 1881
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Opening of Irish Land Court, Connaught, 1881
The opening of the Western Sub-Commission of the Land Court, for Connaught, at the town of Claremorris, in County Mayo, Ireland. The courthouse was crowded with local tenants interested to hear the approach to be taken by the Sub-Commission
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1881 Connaught Court House Houghton League Mayo Mccarthy Opening
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This historic photograph captures the momentous occasion of the opening of the Western Sub-Commission of the Irish Land Court in Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland, in November 1881. The Irish Land Court was established to address the contentious issue of land tenancy in Ireland, which had long been a source of tension and unrest. The Western Sub-Commission was specifically created to serve the Connaught region. The image shows a crowded courthouse, filled with local tenants eager to hear the approach of the Sub-Commission. Their faces express a range of emotions, from hope and anticipation to apprehension and uncertainty. The scene is presided over by Sir Thomas Esme Ward, the Chairman of the Land Court, who stands at the front of the room, flanked by other members of the Commission. The Land Court was a significant development in Irish history, as it marked the beginning of the end of the landlord-tenant system that had existed in Ireland for centuries. The Court aimed to provide fair and impartial hearings for tenants who sought to challenge the terms of their leases or to appeal decisions made by their landlords. The opening of the Western Sub-Commission in Claremorris was a pivotal moment in the implementation of this new system, and it marked the beginning of a new era in Irish land law. This photograph is a testament to the historical significance of the Irish Land Court and the impact it had on the lives of the people of Ireland. It provides a glimpse into the past, offering a window into the lives of those who lived through this period of change and upheaval.
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