Foreign Nationals And The Free State

In this episode, we look beyond the idea of a newly independent Ireland as isolated or inward looking and turn to the 1926 Census to uncover a more complex picture. Liz Gillis speaks with Dr. John Gibney from the Royal Irish Academy about the foreign-born nationals captured in the census. They explore the legacy of British military presence, the impact of major civic projects drawing workers from abroad, and the family run businesses that brought international influences to high streets across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.