Dynamism in a Stagnating Sector: The Birth of Ireland's Beef Industry 1950–60

By Declan O’Brien
Published in Irish Economic and Social History, January 2025.
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Abstract

Between 1949 and 1960 Irish carcass beef exports increased eight-fold, expanding from 6,400 tons to over 50,000 tons. This unprecedented growth marked a fundamental shift in the structure of the Ir...