The crossing was not an easy voyage. It was long, taking between one and three months, and the sea was a stranger to most emigrants. Well-off emigrants could have a cabin in a sailing ship or cross the sea aboard one of the first steamships. Unfortunately, the greatest majority of Irish migrants could only afford steerage passages in between decks. As was previously shown, the cost of a ticket for passage in steerage was low, but the risks were great. Indeed, during all the length of the crossing, Irish emigrants had to endure conditions which did not protect them from horror or death. Sadly, aboard many ships the risks were so great that there were numerous deaths. These ships became known as the infamous 'coffin ships'. So to estimate a price of a ticket one would need to know were they steerage or posh and could afford a cabin.Also cost was processed on age. So are we seeking and Adult ticket fare or chidren or are we looking at a family ticket guess there is much to be considered before we finally get an answer to *how much was a ticket from Ireland to USA* Cheers

Cara, Many, many thanks for the wonderful response. I am getting teary eyed. I WISH that I had some sort of letters, notes, diaries, of my ancestors. I think about the future generations in my lines, say 100 years from now. I wonder if they would be interested in my uneventful lifestyle. It is nothing like my fore-fathers/mothers. If I ask questions that have been "discussed and cussed" before, please forgive me as I am new !! Have you thought about the question referring to Gaelic/English? Have a wonderful Day/Night. I am sweltering here in the deep south, USA. What is it like in winter where you are? Cece