09/04/2026
1926 Irish Census will be available to view for free from 18 April. Exciting times!
On 18 April, we’re opening the vault.
For the first time ever, the 1926 Census will be available online, for free, to everyone. This isn't just a list of names - it’s a digital time machine containing 2.9 million individual stories.
We found many surprises, including notes from the 2,000 Gardaí who collected the forms reveal the real, messy, and fascinating social lives of our ancestors.
A century later, these 700,000 pages are almost ready for you to explore!
18 April is quickly approaching - who will you find? 🔍