The surprise findings from Census 1926: Only 1% returns in Irish and ‘so many nuns’ living to 100
The census includes a list of professions which are almost extinct such as lamplighter, umbrella fixer and knitter
- Names of children in mother and baby homes among records released in 1926 census Irish Times —
- Publication of 1926 census records ‘allows us to step back in time’ – Taoiseach Belfast Telegraph —
- Publication of 1926 census records ‘allows us to step back in time’ – Taoiseach The Standard —
- The 1926 Irish Census has been released. Here’s why it’s so important The Independent —
- Landmark initiative sees 1926 Census returns released RTE —