Discover Your Irish Family History
Saturday 18 April 2026 | 10:00-14:00 | Free | Drop in | No booking required | Sessions are 10-15 minutes
The 1926 census of the modern-day Republic of Ireland will be made available online for the first time on its 100th anniversary, 18 April 2026.
To celebrate this landmark release, join a member of our team for an introduction to exploring Irish ancestry through census records. You’ll learn how to search for Irish family members using the newly released 1926 census and receive guidance and support with your own research. The session will also highlight earlier Irish census records and how they can enrich your family history journey.
First Irish Free State census
Census 1926 holds a unique place in history as it was the first census conducted after the establishment of the Irish Free State. Taken on 18 April 1926, it provides a detailed snapshot of life in Ireland during that period.
The 1926 Irish census recorded a population of 2,971,992, a decrease of 5.3% from the 1911 census.
