Accredited Genealogists Ireland (AGI) has released a new resource in its Irish Census Records series titled "Social Context of the 1901 and 1911 Census Records." The new resource provides family ...

The first major administrative act by an independent Irish government, what was involved in compiling the census 100 years ago?

Renowned Irish historian and author Tim Pat Coogan has urged Irish-American politicians to scrutinize the handling of the 2021 Northern Irish census, claiming that Catholic numbers have been ...

As usual, Ireland's census asks for people's names, ages and relationships. But a new time capsule feature could start some bigger conversations — 100 years from now. At the end of this year's census ...

(NEXSTAR) — St. Patrick’s Day is nearly here, meaning those with Irish ancestry (and those without) will soon be sipping green beer, eating corned beef, and checking their leprechaun traps. St.

A peace wall separating Catholic and Protestant communities is seen in Belfast, Northern Ireland, March 1, 2017. Data from the 2021 census showed 45.7% of respondents identified as Catholic or were ...

At the end of this year's census form, people were given the chance to voluntarily add a time capsule message, which is set to remain private until 2122. It could be an opportunity to leave a message ...

DUBLIN — Can the dead talk to the living? In Ireland, the answer now is officially yes — at least through their census forms. Earlier this month, when around 2 million households completed their ...

The makers of the survey included a space for people to write or draw a message. The contents of these so-called time capsules will be revealed in 100 years. By Ed O’Loughlin DUBLIN — Can the dead ...