Ireland Census 1926
This census is now also accessible through Findmypast, which has added 2,972,363 records to its platform. It provides an alternative access for researchers cross-referencing Irish family history. The National Archives of Ireland reports public interest remains high, with more than 3 million views since the initial launch on 18 April 2026.
The NAI has been updating its 1926 Census database to improve accuracy in response to internal reviews and public feedback. The latest release includes:
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Corrections from internal quality checks and public transcription submissions.
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Redactions for individuals aged over 100 who requested privacy.
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Corrected map links for institutions.
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The addition of approximately 1,400 previously missing individuals.
Updates are being released regularly.
Newspapers
371,400 pages joined the British Newspaper Archive, accessible through FMP, this week, with six new titles and 36 updated publications from across the British Isles.
New Titles
| Title | Date Range | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Herald | 1901–1921 | 6,878 |
| Phono Trader and Recorder | 1904–1913 | 6,688 |
| Leicester Pioneer | 1905–1921 | 6,678 |
| Irish Templar | 1877–1896 | 4,100 |
| Knaresborough Times | 1864–1889 | 1,050 |
| Bennett’s Register of Penny Advertisements | 1892–1893 | 288 |
Updated Titles with Over 10,000 Pages Added
| Title | Date Range | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Evening Post | 1994–2004 | 139,180 |
| Huddersfield Daily Examiner | 2001–2003 | 31,510 |
| Birkenhead News | 2000–2005 | 31,118 |
| Burton Daily Mail | 2002–2003 | 25,554 |
| Pall Mall Gazette | 1903–1911 | 13,756 |
| Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale Herald | 1878–2005 | 12,780 |
| Derby Daily Telegraph | 1983 | 10,762 |