THE SKELETON OF IRELAND I. POPULATION 1 1. The total number of Irish emigrants from May 1, 2. Since 1846 the population of Ireland has steadily fallen. Population Per sq. mile Population Per sq. mile 1881 5,174,836 159 1891 1901 ...... 3,735,573 125 135 1911 ... 3. The marriage rate is exceedingly low in Ireland, 1 These figures are from The Statesman's Year-Book, with a few 4. The proportion of defectives in Ireland is the highest 5. The distribution of religions in Ulster is important in ERS CATH- PROT- PRESBY METH- OTH- Cavan 241 Donegal 1,697 741 Total ..... 1,578,572 690,134 366,171 421,566 48,490 52,211 6. In all Ireland religions were distributed as follows in 7. Because Ireland is predominantly agricultural and |