In a message dated 12/06/2008 17:33:48 GMT Daylight Time, maryln61@sbcglobal.net writes: assisted Irish emigration to Canada, Australia, USA and other parts of the world in the 19th and 20th century. However, I can find no Mayo specific data which I understand happened. Would anyone on the list have any thoughts re: this. Direct me to where it might be available. Mr Tuke's assisted immigration fund, started 1882, sent people from Belmullet, Swineford and Newport Unions to America and Canada. Available from Eneclann in CD format. Cathy