In this study, the author examines changing population trends in an area
of North-East Wicklow, focusing on the villages of Delgany and Kilcoole,
between 1666 and 1779. A variety of methods and crosschecks is used to
identify the general trends, with particular attention being given to
the Ã?Â?Ã?«difficultÃ?Â?Ã?Â- 1740s.