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BELIEFS AND CUSTOMS 8

contents : From 1830 - 1860 : Beliefs and customs
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Summary: Taking the pledge

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The scale of drinking in Ireland led churches and charities to organise the temperance movement. In 1838 Father Matthew started an organisation which encouraged men to ‘take the pledge’ and refrain from drinking altogether.

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