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'The Story of Us' exhibition

Name: 'The Story of Us' exhibition
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Tralee

'The Story of Us' is a free historical exhibition hosted at Tralee Library that explores social conditions in the Irish Free State during 1926. Drawing on census returns and contemporary records, the display offers insight into the culture, religion, and daily experiences of people in County Kerry a century ago.

Date: Oct 1-17, 2026
Location: Tralee
Status: Starts today

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Event summary

Highlights

Official opening by the Director of the National Archives
Examination of 1926 census returns
Audio-visual displays of Kerry's social history
Free public admission

Organized by Kerry Library, this major exhibition utilizes documents, images, and audio-visual displays to depict life following Irish independence. Visitors can explore specific themes such as sport, entertainment, language, and gender, as well as the working lives of ordinary citizens during the mid-1920s. The exhibition specifically highlights localized historical data relevant to the Kerry region.

The exhibition is scheduled to be officially opened by Orlaith McBride, Director of the National Archives, on the evening of October 1, 2026. This public event provides an opportunity to examine census returns and archival materials that characterize the early years of the Irish Free State.

The display is free to enter and remains available for public viewing for approximately three weeks. Supported by Kerry County Council, the event serves as an educational resource to help the public connect with Irish heritage and social history from 100 years ago.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Tralee Library; www.radiokerry.ie
Area for browsing nearby events: Tralee

Before attending

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