Up until the 17th century Ireland had been covered in Woodland, but much of the forests had been diminished for the making for Charcoal for Iron works, and industry that continued between Lough Allen and the base of Slieve Anierin until the late 19th century.
Ireland had been covered in Woodland. This was up until the 17th century. Much of the forests had been diminished for the making for Charcoal for Iron works, and industry. This industry continued between Lough Allen until the late 19th century. This industry continued between the base of Slieve Anierin until the late 19th century.