The 1926 Irish Census has been released. Here's why it's so important

Ciara Breathnach

School of History

Press/Media

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One hundred years after it was conducted, the first full census of independent Ireland is being released for free online. These nearly 3 million records will be of great significance to Ireland’s population, and a global diaspora of some 80 million claiming Irish ancestry.

Subject

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/irish-census-1926-link-b2960263.html

Period	18 Apr 2026

Media coverage

Title The 1926 Irish Census has been released. Here's why it's so important
Media name/outlet The Independent (United Kingdom)
Country/Territory United Kingdom
Date 18/04/26
Persons Ciara Breathnach

Title	The 1926 Irish Census has been released. Here's why it's so important
Media name/outlet	The Independent (United Kingdom)
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	18/04/26
Persons	Ciara Breathnach

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