KERRY Library will host a landmark exhibition over the next three weeks on the Census of 1926 which is currently touring the country and which will be officially opened at Tralee Library this Thursday evening at 6.30pm.
‘The Story of Us: Census 1926’ marking the historic release of the 1926 Census of Population by the National Archives will be on public display at Tralee Library until October 17.
The exhibition explores what life was like in the newly independent Irish Free State.
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Using contemporary documents and images, audio-visual displays and the census returns, ‘The Story of Us’ presents a picture of life in Ireland in 1926, from sport and entertainment to language, culture, religion, gender and the working lives of the people of the Ireland a century ago.
Welcoming the exhibition to Kerry, the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Mikey Sheehy said: ‘The 1926 Census records provide an unprecedented resource for all of us to explore life in Kerry a century ago.”
“Since the release, there have been over 40 million hits on the National Archives website, which is testament to the popularity of this wonderful archive of material. This free exhibition offers Kerry residents a unique glimpse into the social, cultural, and economic fabric of the county and the opportunity to explore our history and I would encourage everyone to go and enjoy it.”
As part of the exhibition, there will be weekly lunchtime clinics where the Local History and Archives Team at Kerry Library will be available to answer any questions.
The exhibition will be opened by the Director of the National Archives, Orlaith McBride on Thursday evening, October 1 at 6.30pm and members of the public are welcome to attend. For further information see www.kerrylibrary.ie
