Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society lecture to explore everyday life in 1926 Ireland

The Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society will begin its new lecture season with a fascinating insight into everyday life in independent Ireland.

Social historian Gregory Walls, of Trinity College Dublin, will deliver a lecture on the 1926 Census on Wednesday, September 23, at 8pm in the Greville Arms Hotel.

Mr Walls brings considerable expertise to the subject, having worked as a social historian on the National Archives of Ireland’s Census 1926 project. The census provides a unique snapshot of Irish society in the early years of independence, offering an insight into how people lived, worked and organised their daily lives.

Gregory Walls also curated the major Census 1926 exhibition, which was staged in Dublin, London and Boston. His research and expertise have further contributed to The Story of Us - Independent Ireland and the 1926 Census, for which he wrote several chapters.

The Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society welcomes members and the public to attend what promises to be an engaging and informative evening, examining the people and communities of Ireland a century ago.