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ECONOMIC DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION. 



The detailed facts as to the textile industries of Ireland are as follows 



(In thousands and decimals of a thousand.) 



* The apparent increase, under the heading of " Flax and linen," between 1871 and 1881 is 

 negatived by the striking decrease in " weavers, spinners, and factory hands (undefined)," cf 

 whom a large proportion must have been employed in the flax and linen industries. 



