Waterford’s 1926 Census Revealed | Ireland News

Step back a century with Waterford’s Central Library’s new exhibition, “The Story of Us,” showcasing the 1926 census—the first national count in Ireland’s oldest city. Mayor Liam Brazil opened the show, hinting at hidden family histories waiting to be uncovered. Led by Zoe Reid, the National Archives team painstakingly preserved and digitized every census page, making this rich historical resource both safeguarded and accessible online. The exhibit reveals intimate snapshots of daily life, from families to institutions like asylums, while local archives add depth to Waterford’s story. Visitors can explore records on-site using provided laptops until August 20th—and don’t miss Heritage Week talks: a county archivist on local archives on August 18th, followed by a historian unraveling the tales of two Waterford streets on the 19th. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b18b493bd18e2be