The significance of the 1926 census

The 100th birthday of the first census conducted by the Irish Free State is coming up. What was t...

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15.37 6 Jan 2026

The significance of the 1926 census

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15.37 6 Jan 2026

The 100th birthday of the first census conducted by the Irish Free State is coming up. What was the significance of this one, and how were they conducted a century ago?

Joining Seán to discuss is Columnist with the Irish Examiner, Colin Sheridan.

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