The following was written by Library and Archives Canada:
(Ottawa) December 22, 2008 — Library and Archives Canada is pleased to announce that its partner, the National Archives of Ireland, has launched the next important phase of an online census research tool for the Irish counties of Antrim, Kerry, and Down for 1911. The census records for all counties for 1911 and for 1901 will be made available online throughout 2009.
Library and Archives Canada signed an agreement with the National Archives of Ireland in December 2005 and the two institutions have been working to make the censuses of Ireland for 1901 and 1911 accessible online, free of charge. Library and Archives Canada’s contribution included digitizing microfilm reels, linking images to the database and making the records searchable by name.
“With 70 million Irish diaspora around the world, and up to one-fifth of Canadians claiming Irish heritage, this project will connect even more people to their historical roots,” stated Ian E. Wilson, Librarian and Archivist of Canada.
Making these records accessible online will give genealogists and historians around the world the chance to explore the age, occupation, religion and marital status of individuals. It will also allow research on Irish society of the early 20th century. The National Archives of Ireland have provided vibrant historical essays on topics such as social life, government, sport and religion and photographs depicting life in Ireland in 1911.
Library and Archives Canada and the National Archives of Ireland collaborated on other projects including the popular website The Shamrock and the Maple Leaf: Irish-Canadian Documentary Heritage at Library and Archives Canada and two Irish studies symposia were held in Ottawa in 2006 and 2008. There will be additional phases added to the census online in the coming year.
To visit the Irish Census Online and the virtual exhibition on life in Ireland in 1911, please, go to: www.census.nationalarchives.ie (in English only).
For more information or for information on Library and Archives Canada and the National Archives of Ireland's partnership, please visit The Shamrock and the Maple Leaf at: www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/ireland/.
The Shamrock and the Maple Leaf is fabulous, so this collaboration will be well-received. Free of charge is welcome with todae's economy, too. I've ancestors from Antrim and will visit soon!
Happy Dae.
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Posted by: Dae Powell | December 23, 2008 at 07:18 AM
I think it is wonderful Library and Archives Canada is helping us with our Irish research!
Posted by: Bil Buchanan | December 23, 2008 at 09:11 PM
Are there any available censuses for the 19th century?
Posted by: trudy lague | January 31, 2009 at 07:13 PM
September 2 2009: Moville, Co.Donegal, Ireland -- We had an interesting morning here when a party from New Brunswick led by The Hon Dr Edward J. Doherty “unveiled” the new Moville Emigrants Memorial at the Old Harbour where thousands of Irish left for Canada and North America.
The function was in conjunction with the publication of “Across the Atlantic - emigrating from Moville and Derry” a small illustrated publication consisting of a number of articles relating to the history of emigration from the area.
The booklet was put together by archivists from Donegal County Council and the Derry City Council’s Heritage and Museum Services who also contributed items on sources available for tracing one’s ancestors , particularly in relation to emigration. Jpeg photographs of the event are available on request.
Regards Myles Sweeney
Posted by: Myles G. Sweeney | September 02, 2009 at 02:50 PM