Irish Land Act

The Irish Land Acts were a series of laws passed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries aimed at reforming land ownership in Ireland. They addressed the issues of tenant rights, fair rents, and land purchase. These acts allowed tenants, often farmers, to buy the land they worked on, which helped transfer land ownership from large estate landlords to individual farmers. This was significant in alleviating poverty and improving agricultural productivity, as it recognized the rights and contributions of the tenants in Irish society. The acts played a key role in shaping modern Irish agriculture and land use.