Photo Gallery: Census 1926 The Story of Us Exhibition Launch

Limerick City and County Council is delighted to host The Story of Us, a major National Archives exhibition exploring life in Ireland almost 100 years ago, which has been officially opened in Limerick as part of a nationwide tour

Mayor of Limerick John Moran, Minister Patrick O'Donovan, Director of National Archives National Archives Orlaith McBride and Príomh Chomhairleoir Councillor Tom Ruddle

Mayor of Limerick John Moran, Minister Patrick O'Donovan, Director of National Archives National Archives Orlaith McBride and Príomh Chomhairleoir Councillor Tom Ruddle

Large census block display with poster

Large census block display with poster

Census book with signatures

Census book with signatures

Member's of Limerick City and County Council Staff

Member's of Limerick City and County Council Staff

Minister Patrick O'Donovan entering Istabraq Hall

Minister Patrick O'Donovan entering Istabraq Hall

Minister Patrick O'Donovan and Orlaith Mcbride observing the exhibition

Minister Patrick O'Donovan and Orlaith Mcbride observing the exhibition

Minister Patrick O'Donovan looking at a screen displaying census information

Minister Patrick O'Donovan looking at a screen displaying census information

Mayor John Moran shaking hands

Mayor John Moran shaking hands

Mayor John Moran shaking hands with Minister Patrick O'Donovan

Mayor John Moran shaking hands with Minister Patrick O'Donovan

Mayor John Moran, Minister Patrick O'Donovan and National Archives Director Orlaith McBride

Mayor John Moran, Minister Patrick O'Donovan and National Archives Director Orlaith McBride

Councillor Peter Doyle, Mayor John Moran, Minister Patrick O'Donovan, Orlaith McBride, Councillor Tom Ruddle and Councillor Noreen Stokes

Councillor Peter Doyle, Mayor John Moran, Minister Patrick O'Donovan, Orlaith McBride, Councillor Tom Ruddle and Councillor Noreen Stokes

Councillor Tom Ruddle speaking to Minister Patrick O'Donovan

Councillor Tom Ruddle speaking to Minister Patrick O'Donovan

Census book

Census book

Mayor John Moran speaking at a podium

Mayor John Moran speaking at a podium

Census poster block

Census poster block

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