Your Ancestors and the 1926 Irish Census
What: This talk will be given by Dr Des Murtagh, a Professional Genealogist and a Member of Accredited Genealogists Ireland.
📍Where: Monasterevin Library, Watermill Place, Monasterevin, Co.Kildare W324F6P6
📅When: August 20th
📅6.30PM-7.30PM
Description: Join us for a fascinating evening as we step back in time to explore our community just a few years after independence. On census night, 18 April 1926, the population of the Irish Free State stood at 2,971,992. This first official census offers us a wonderful, unique snapshot of Irish society during a time of great change.
Each household return from that night tells a personal story. The records preserve the names, ages, relationships, and occupations of ordinary people living across the country. Remarkably, these documents often reveal exactly where people worked and who their employers were, giving us a rare and valuable insight into the daily life of our local neighborhoods a century ago.
More Information/Booking
Space is limited in the library, so please book your spot for this free event.
To book email Mairead at monasterevinlib@kildarecoco.ie, ring 045 529239 or drop into the library during opening hours.
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