Centenarians sought to take part in events marking 1926 census

Men and women born before April 18th, 1926, have been invited to become centenarian ambassadors and they and their families are being asked to share pictures and stories to honour their appearance in the first census conducted by the Irish Free State.

The upcoming release of the 1926 census records of Ireland will be celebrated across a major public programme of events next year.

Announcing the programme to mark the release of the census on its centenary, Minister for Culture, Patrick O’Donovan and National Archives Director Orlaith McBride confirmed that the plans include: a landmark RTÉ documentary, major exhibitions across Ireland and in London and Boston; as well as a book ‘the Story of Us, Independent Ireland and the 1926 Census featuring essays from 18 historians and a new theatrical production with the acclaimed ANU productions company.

Part of the celebrations include a search for official Centenarian Ambassadors who were born before 18 April 1926 and are still alive today.

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Centenary celebrations for release of 1926 census

Census: Search for centenarians to offer unique perspective on Ireland in the past century – The Irish Times