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There’s been huge interest across Clare and right around the country following the release of the 1926 Census online, as people uncover the homes, families and stories of their relatives nearly a century ago. The census captures a nation in transition—just a few years after independence—and offers a detailed snapshot of life in the Irish Free State, from rural farms and island communities to bustling city streets. Alongside the release, a new book The Story of Us: Independent Ireland and the 1926 Census has been published, bringing those records to life through expert insight and storytelling. To tell us more on Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Orlaith McBride, Head of the National Archives and co-editor of the book. Photo (c) Connolly Books Facebook