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National Archives records 20 million hits on first weekend of Census 1926 release

National Archives records 20 million hits on first weekend of Census 1926 release

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

The 1926 individual census returns have been made searchable online for the first time.

Explained: How to search through Census 1926 records

Explained: How to search through Census 1926 records

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

First names, surnames, counties, townlands/streets, and District Electoral Divisions can be used to search through the records.

LISTEN: 'I am going to have three grandparents in Census 1926'

LISTEN: 'I am going to have three grandparents in Census 1926'

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Historian and Genealogist Dr Jennifer Doyle spoke to the Waterford News and Star about how to get started building your family tree